You know, “The good fight is fought each day” really hits home when you think about it. It’s that daily choice between chasing what you truly want and just settling for the excuses that hold you back. This is the real work.
Share Image Quote:The core message is simple but profound: true victory isn’t a single event, but the daily, quiet decision to prioritize your aspirations over your rationalizations.
Look, I’ve seen this play out so many times. We all have this grand dream, right? But then life happens. The alarm clock goes off, and the excuses start whispering. “I’m too tired.” “I’ll start tomorrow.” “It’s not the right time.” The “good fight” Coelho talks about isn’t some epic, external battle. It’s the internal one you have with yourself before you’ve even had your coffee. It’s the moment you choose action over inertia, your future over your comfort zone. And the key thing is, you have to re-win this fight. Every. Single. Day. It’s a practice, not a one-time achievement.
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| Original Language | Portuguese (369) |
| Category | Success (341) |
| Topics | choice (55), discipline (252) |
| Literary Style | direct (414) |
| Emotion / Mood | determined (116) |
| Overall Quote Score | 64 (18) |
This wisdom comes straight from Paulo Coelho’s 1987 book, “The Pilgrimage.” It’s important to note this was his first major work, written in Brazil, and it lays the groundwork for the themes he’d later master in “The Alchemist.” You sometimes see this quote floating around unattributed or misattributed to other self-help figures, but its true home is in Coelho’s initial spiritual journey on the Road to Santiago.
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| Author | Paulo Coelho (368) |
| Source Type | Book (4032) |
| Source/Book Name | The Pilgrimage (38) |
| Origin Timeperiod | Contemporary (1615) |
| Original Language | Portuguese (369) |
| Authenticity | Verified (4032) |
Paulo Coelho(1947) is a world acclaimed novelist known for his writings which covers spirituality with underlying human emotion with a profound storytelling. His transformative pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago inspired his breakthrough book, The Pilgrimage which is soon followed by The Alchemist< which went on to become the best seller. Through mystical narratives and introspective style, Paulo Coelho even today inspires millions of people who are seeking meaning and purpose in their life
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| Quotation | The good fight is fought each day we choose our dream over our excuses |
| Book Details | Publication Year/Date: 1987; ISBN: 9780061687457; Last edition: HarperOne 2009; Number of pages: 288. |
| Where is it? | Approximate chapter: The Good Fight; Edition 2009; NeedVerification – page range ~85–90 |
In “The Pilgrimage,” this isn’t just a nice line. It’s earned. The book documents Coelho’s own arduous walk along the ancient camino, a journey filled with physical exhaustion, doubt, and mystical trials. The “good fight” is the central task his guide gives him—a fight to overcome personal fears and limitations through simple, yet difficult, exercises. So the quote is born from the grit and blisters of a real, physical struggle, which makes its metaphorical weight so much heavier.
Honestly, I find myself coming back to this quote with so many different people.
Think of the aspiring entrepreneur who keeps saying they’ll launch their business “when they have more funding.” The good fight is choosing to build a prototype today with the resources they *do* have.
Or the writer with a half-finished manuscript who’s paralyzed by the fear it’s not good enough. The good fight is choosing to write one imperfect page today instead of zero perfect ones.
Even for someone just wanting to get healthier, the fight is choosing the walk over the couch, the salad over the fast food, today. It’s universal.
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| Theme | Advice (652) |
| Audiences | athletes (279), entrepreneurs (1007), freelancers (18), students (3112), writers (363) |
| Usage Context/Scenario | accountability circles (1), creative sprints (2), fitness groups (1), morning huddles (2), sales kickoffs (1), study planners (2) |
Question: What exactly are “excuses” in this context?
Answer: They’re the seemingly rational stories we tell ourselves to avoid discomfort, risk, or failure. They’re the “reasons” that feel real but are often just masks for fear.
Question: Isn’t this quote promoting burnout?
Answer: That’s a great question. I see it as the opposite. It’s not about relentless grinding. It’s about consistent, mindful choice. Some days, the “good fight” might actually be choosing to rest so you can pursue your dream more effectively tomorrow. It’s about conscious action, not mindless hustle.
Question: How do you make the choice for your dream easier?
Answer: You make the dream so vivid and compelling that the excuses start to feel small in comparison. Break it down into a tiny, non-negotiable action you can take *today*. Win the morning, and the day often follows.
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