Ill weed groweth fast.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Negative habits or problems can escalate quickly if not addressed early.
- In plain terms
- Bad things spread fast if you ignore them.
- What can you take from it?
- Address problems immediately before they worsen.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small habit are you ignoring?
- How quickly do your problems grow?
Another view
Some issues require time to manifest and cannot be rushed.
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