The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks Dr. Wayne Dyer: “Don’t Believe Everything You Think.”
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Oct 21, 2025 
Dr. Wayne Dyer, a best-selling author and motivational speaker, dives deep into the nature of excuses that hinder our growth. He argues that excuses are not immutable truths, but choices we can change. By reframing our thoughts to empower action and visualizing our success, we can overcome procrastination. Dyer challenges listeners to reflect on the origins of their excuses and consider the emotional safety they provide. Ultimately, he encourages imagining a life free from excuses, fostering both freedom and responsibility.
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Question Every Excuse
- Ask yourself 'Is it true?' whenever an excuse appears to test its certainty.
- Choose the thought that leads you forward, because you act on what you think about.
Choose Empowering Thoughts
- Two opposite thoughts about the same situation can both be possible, so pick the one that empowers you.
- Thinking 'it's going to be easy' mobilizes action toward the outcome.
Visualizing The Finished Book
- Wayne Dyer describes wrapping a finished cover around a manuscript to visualize the completed book.
- This practice helped him write by thinking from the end and making the process feel easy.
