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The tendency to put off, push away, or otherwise delay is strong. No. Act and move on. And act again if you have to — most decisions are temporary, anyway.
Err on the side of do
"Too often the need to make money (urgent) wins out over the desire to build something we’re proud of (important). Too often the urge to find a way to lose twenty pounds in six weeks (urgent) wins out over becoming the type of person who doesn't miss workouts (important). Too often the craving to be noticed or appreciated (urgent) wins out over the... See more
JamesClear.com • Are You Living an Urgent Life or an Important Life?
Diligence promptly executes what intelligence slowly excogitates. Hurry is the failing of fools; they know not the crucial point and set to work without preparation. On the other hand, the wise more often fail from procrastination; foresight begets deliberation, and remiss action often nullifies prompt judgment. Celerity is the mother of good fortu
... See moreBaltasar Gracian • The Art of Worldly Wisdom (Unabridged Start Publishing LLC)
‘A goal basically means that until you hit your goal state, you’re inherently failing. When you are working towards your goal, you’re still failing, failing, failing, until you reach the goal and then you succeed.
Amantha Imber • Time Wise: The instant international bestseller
“Two truths that can be at odds:
1) There are no bonus points in life for doing it the hard way.
2) There is a lot to be gained in life by acting fast and giving your best effort.
Don’t let the excuse of searching for a better way prevent you from taking action.”
1) There are no bonus points in life for doing it the hard way.
2) There is a lot to be gained in life by acting fast and giving your best effort.
Don’t let the excuse of searching for a better way prevent you from taking action.”
jamesclear.com • 3-2-1: Handling Challenges, Living Authentically, and Giving Value - James Clear
As long as we have some definite idea about or some hope in the future, we cannot really be serious with the moment that exists right now. Some might say, “I can do it tomorrow, or next year,” believing that something that exists today will exist tomorrow. Even though you are not trying so hard, you expect that some promising thing will come, as lo
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