The Motivation Manifesto summary

Does it ever seem to you like there’s always something stopping you from being completely free?

If so, you’re not alone. We all feel frustrated when we sense our freedom is curtailed.

But why do we feel this way?

Without personal freedom, we can’t realize our potential as an individual or as a society. And when we stop demanding the freedom we need, life rapidly loses all its vigor and drive and we become slaves to the wants and expectations of others.

This lack of freedom can easily spiral out of control, doing serious damage not only to people but also to entire societies. Just think of atrocities such as the Holocaust, in which many people stood idly by in fear as thousands had their freedom cruelly taken from them.

Even today many of us still feel oppressed, worrying about what other people think and afraid to pursue what we really want from life.  

So how can you overcome your obstacles to reach whole new levels of joy and fulfillment?

The only way to attain personal freedom is to overcome fear. Fear is a powerful part of the human psyche. In our evolutionary past, fear served us well, keeping us from danger.

But how does fear benefit us today, in the modern world?

You might hear people say, “Fear is natural,” or “Fear makes you work harder.” Sure, this may be true at times. But in most cases it isn’t.

In fact, pretending that fear is our friend is rather like having a wolf as a pet. Sooner or later, this wild animal will turn on us and eat us alive!