'Tain't worthwhile to wear a day all out before it comes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do not exhaust yourself trying to prepare for or worry about the future before it arrives.
- In plain terms
- Save your energy for today instead of wearing yourself out for tomorrow.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the present moment rather than prematurely draining yourself for the future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last exhaust yourself for a day that never came?
- How can you distinguish preparation from worry?
Another view
Sometimes preparation is necessary to avoid being caught unready.
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