Do not look back upon what has been done. Go ahead!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Focus on moving forward rather than dwelling on past actions or regrets.
- In plain terms
- Do not dwell on the past; move forward.
- What can you take from it?
- Progress requires letting go of the past.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps you looking back?
- What is your next step?
Another view
Sometimes reflecting on the past is necessary for learning.
More from Swami Vivekananda
Do any deserve liberty who are not ready to give it to others? Let us calmly go to work, instead of dissipating our energy in unnecessary fretting and fuming.
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