Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This sarcastic remark mocks procrastination by suggesting one should delay tasks even longer than usual.
- In plain terms
- Don't delay work today; do it tomorrow instead.
- What can you take from it?
- Procrastination is a habit that can be humorously exaggerated.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What tasks do you keep putting off?
- How does humor help you cope with stress?
Another view
It encourages delaying tasks rather than addressing the root cause of procrastination.
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