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What does it mean?
Do not postpone your best moments or happiness to an uncertain future.
In plain terms
Live well now, not later.
What can you take from it?
Seize the present for happiness.

Where it applies

  • life planning
  • decision making
  • self-care

Putting it to work

  • act on goals now
  • avoid waiting
  • enjoy today

Questions to consider

  • What are you waiting for?
  • Are you living now?

Another view

Sometimes planning for the future is necessary.

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