Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.
- In plain terms
- Procrastination is inevitable; delay tasks further.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that some things will be delayed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you procrastinate intentionally?
- How does delay affect outcomes?
Another view
Delaying can lead to missed opportunities.
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