No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rest is most needed when you are already fatigued from recent leisure.
- In plain terms
- You need a break most after you have just taken one.
- What can you take from it?
- True rest comes after exertion, not just before.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last feel truly rested?
- Is vacation a cure or a delay?
Another view
Sometimes rest is needed before a break to prevent burnout.
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