“Sometimes in our own self-protection, we end up becoming stiff, distant, aloof, detached; we end up putting on masks. Ignoring our true thoughts and feelings makes us unable to enjoy this beautiful life. Sometimes in our own self-protection, we block out the very thing we so desperately desire: connection. So let the walls down.” This week, listen to motivational quotes about dropping your guard, raising your courage, managing your emotions, and being willing to let go of old beliefs or habits that don't serve you. On your path toward self-empowerment, consider this: “We each have a choice about how we feel. We also get to choose what energy we 'throw' onto other people. You see, going through the motions, being a reactive person, getting angry at everything, getting upset—I’ve been there and that’s no way to live your life. The great choice of life is to decide: ‘Worry, anxiety, and stress are not going to be part of my life anymore. I’m going to learn to manage my internal reality and I’m going to take control of how I think, feel, and behave.' Now that is true freedom.” Want that boost of motivation? These motivational quotes are the perfect way to elevate your mood and improve your day! Follow me on Instagram at @BrendonBurchard to watch me live and for more motivational content! Additional Resources: Get your High Performance Planner HERE Get our HPX Supplement HERE For more visit: HPXLIFE.com For more training on high performance, at a deeper and more interactive level, join us in High Performance Monthly training program. It's my monthly subscription training program where I go LIVE every month, training you on a new topic or piece of research from High Performance Institute as well as providing LIVE coaching! If you like this podcast content, you'll LOVE the deep dive training. Join us here https://Brendon.com/monthly Subscribe to my YouTube vlog. New episodes (almost) weekly. Join 2 million subscribers on my weekly newsletter, FOUR BREAKTHROUGHS. Get a free copy of my book High Performance Habits (I bought it for you, you just pay your shipping). Follow me on Instagram. ABOUT: Brendon Burchard is the world’s leading high performance coach and one of the most-watched, quoted and followed personal development trainers in history. He is also a #1 New York Times bestselling author and in the Top 100 Most Followed Public Figures on Facebook, with over 10 million fans across his pages. O, The Oprah Magazine, and Success Magazine have both named him one of the most influential leaders in personal growth and achievement. Brendon's videos have been viewed more than 200 million times, and 2 million students have completed his personal development online courses and video series. He's created 13 blockbuster online courses, including the most popular motivation, confidence, and habits online video courses of all time. For these results, Success Magazine featured him on its cover, and Oprah.com named him “one of the most successful online trainers in history.” A #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and #1 USA Today best-selling author, his books include High Performance Habits, The Motivation Manifesto, The Charge, The Millionaire Messenger, and Life’s Golden Ticket. Meet him at Brendon.com