'He who cannot rest, cannot work; he who cannot let go, cannot hold on; he who cannot find footing, cannot go forward.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rest and letting go are essential for working effectively and moving forward.
- In plain terms
- You need rest to work and to let go to move ahead.
- What can you take from it?
- Rest and release are necessary for progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last rest to work better?
- What are you holding on to that stops progress?
Another view
Some tasks require constant focus without immediate rest or letting go.
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