Summary of The Four Agreements

Imagine knowing and accepting who you are. No insecurities and no second-guessing every choice you make. Not being afraid to declare your needs and have them met. Imagine accepting others for who they are and not having any judgments toward them or taking any perceived offenses personally.

That suffering is a choice, just like happiness is a choice.

live every day as if it is their last.

declaring war on the parasite

When an individual does their best, there is no need to feel any guilt if there is a failure

Ruiz states that another benefit of everyone doing their best is that it allows them to accept themselves. However, to do that, everyone has to be aware of and learn from past mistakes

This is in contrast to a person doing their best because they simply love the act of doing their best.

Humans need to have an explanation for everything to feel safe.

Because they are fearful, people do not seek clarification;

All the dilemmas and heartaches in life have been rooted in people assuming everything and then taking things personally.