Procrastination is the thief of time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Delaying tasks steals valuable time that could be used productively.
- In plain terms
- Waiting wastes your time.
- What can you take from it?
- Start now to save time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you delay most?
- How does delay cost you?
Another view
Rest is necessary and not always delay.
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