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Jordan Peterson's insights on Focus aren't theoretical—they're battle-tested wisdom from someone who operated at the highest level. This collection distills that experience into quotable principles, each with source context for verification. When you're navigating Focus in the real world, these quotes offer the kind of practical guidance that only comes from direct experience.
"Life is a series of sacrifices, and the more conscious they are, the better the life."
"The question is not whether you will sacrifice, but what you will sacrifice."
"The ability to wait is the ability to plan."
"Patience is not just waiting; it is staying focused while you wait."
"Work as hard as you possibly can on at least one thing and see what happens."
"You must determine where you are going, so that you can bargain for yourself; so that you don't end up resentful, vengeful and cruel."
"You cannot have everything. You must choose what to sacrifice."
"If you fulfill your obligations everyday, you don't need to worry about the future."
"A sacrifice is not a loss; it’s a bargain with the future."
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