To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds. Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. Our view of the world is truly shaped by what we decide to hear.

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” “The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude.” 1. Start immediately. 2. Do it flamboyantly. 3. No exceptions.” “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”

We can act as if there were a God; feel as if we were free; consider Nature as if she were full of special designs; lay plans as if we were to be immortal; and we find then that these words do make a genuine difference in our moral life.

Whether you’re seeking motivation, grappling with existential questions, or exploring the nature of consciousness, James’s words can offer guidance and perspective. “ Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. “William James. “The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.” William James.

William James — ‘Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.’.