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Your mind, which is yourself, can be likened to a house. The first necessary move then, is to rid that house of all but
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"Your mind, which is yourself, can be likened to a house. The first necessary move then, is to rid that house of all but furnishings essential to success"

- John McDonald

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This quote by John McDonald is encouraging us to take control of our minds and rid it of any negative thoughts or beliefs that may be holding us back from accomplishing success. It is suggesting that our minds resemble a home, and we need to only keep the essential home furnishings that will assist us reach our objectives. This implies that we should concentrate on the positive aspects of our lives and let go of any unfavorable thoughts or beliefs that may be avoiding us from attaining our goals. By doing this, we can create a positive environment in our minds that will assist us reach our goals and be successful.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by John McDonald between January 11, 1815 and June 6, 1891. He/she was a famous Leader from Canada. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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