Rise early, that by habit it may become familiar, agreeable, healthy, and profitable. It may, for a while, be irksome to do this, but that will wear off; and the practice will produce a rich harvest forever thereafter; whether in public or private walks of life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Waking early becomes a habit that brings health and success over time.
- In plain terms
- Start waking up early and it gets easier and better.
- What can you take from it?
- Build good habits early for long-term gain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What habits serve you?
- Is early rising right for you?
Another view
Early rising may not suit all chronotypes.
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