One of the most time-consuming things is to have an enemy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Maintaining an enemy consumes significant mental and emotional energy.
- In plain terms
- Having a rival takes up a lot of time.
- What can you take from it?
- Conflict with others is a major distraction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you waste time on?
- Is having an enemy worth it?
Another view
Not all conflicts are time-consuming; some are brief or distant.
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