Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Judge progress by your efforts and intentions, not just immediate results.
- In plain terms
- Look at what you plant, not just what you harvest.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on your actions, not just the results.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you planting?
- Do you value effort?
Another view
Results still matter for practical survival.
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