Action is the parent of results; dormancy, the brooding mother of discontent.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Taking action creates outcomes, while doing nothing breeds dissatisfaction.
- In plain terms
- Doing things brings results, waiting brings unhappiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Act to avoid stagnation and dissatisfaction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What action will you take today?
- Are you content with stagnation?
Another view
Sometimes waiting is the right choice.
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