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What does it mean?
Advocates for maintaining momentum and continuous activity in life or work.
In plain terms
Keep things moving and active all the time.
What can you take from it?
Consistency keeps progress alive.

Where it applies

  • creative work
  • daily routine

Putting it to work

  • maintain daily habits

Questions to consider

  • When is rest better?
  • How to keep things happening?

Another view

Continuous activity may lead to burnout without rest.

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