“ A life of joy awaits the man who sits alone quietly in a room and determines what he himself believes rather than simply adopting the values of another. Chris Matakas
“ To know our values is to have a foundation on which to build a great life. Our environment and education will play a large part in influencing our formulation of this world view, but is ultimately our… Chris Matakas
“ When we know our values, we can easily measure whether or not our actions are in accordance with them. Values are the measuring sticks with which we determine the worthiness of our actions. To be bett… Chris Matakas
“ Properly directed thoughts result in properly directed actions. The only way to appropriately guide our thoughts is to know their foundation, our values. Chris Matakas
“ The best indicator of a man's philosophy is not what he reads or says, but the way in which he lives his life, the way in which he acts. Chris Matakas
“ Autopilot is great, and removal of thought is one of the highest ideals of training. But removal of thought in the moment must be preceded by purposeful thought beforehand. Chris Matakas
“ Have a clear-cut plan on what you wish to improve, and seek opportunities to improve it. The more conscious and honest we can be about our shortcomings, the more strength we will have to improve them.… Chris Matakas
“ If something’s existence is contingent upon the existence of another entity, can we truthfully call them separate beings? Chris Matakas
“ Life is so unlikely, so rare and beautiful an opportunity it is to live, we must be on constant guard to ensure that our actions are worthy of the life it takes to perform them. Chris Matakas
“ This philosophy teaches us to leave safe harbor for the rough seas of real-world experience, and to accept that a rough copy out in the world serves us far greater than a masterpiece sitting quietly o… Chris Matakas
“ The most obvious, most absurdly recognizable phenomena in day-to-day life often become the hardest to remain consciously aware of. Chris Matakas
“ Deep down I believe each of us is a well-spring of understanding and wisdom, but we simply never allow the space or time for this understanding to rise to the level of conscious thought. Chris Matakas
“ In the history of history, there has never been someone with your particular genetic make-up or life experiences. This being the case, we have no reference points with which to compare ourselves, and… Chris Matakas
“ When we honestly take stock of our ability, we are then granted the opportunity to improve our circumstance. Accessing where you stand is the only way to stand somewhere else. Chris Matakas
“ The day-to-day grind of adult life brings with it a tedium that weighs heavily on our powers of attention. The same experiences, at the same time and place, day in and day out, breed a familiarity tha… Chris Matakas
“ You have become more and therefore expect more, but never become too purpose-driven to step back and realize just how far you have progressed. Chris Matakas
