Misers get up early in the morning; and burglars, I am informed, get up the night before.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Different people work hard at different times depending on their goals, some good some bad.
- In plain terms
- People save money early, but thieves work before the crime happens.
- What can you take from it?
- Motivation dictates when you get up.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives your daily schedule?
Another view
It oversimplifies the complex reasons behind work habits.
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