Resist beginnings; the prescription comes too late when the disease has gained strength by long delays.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Start resisting bad habits or problems early, as waiting until they are entrenched makes them much harder to fix.
- In plain terms
- Stop problems before they grow big.
- What can you take from it?
- Early intervention prevents major crises.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small issue am I ignoring?
- How much harder will it be later?
Another view
Sometimes delays are necessary for gathering resources or understanding the full scope.
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Exitus acta probat.
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