'He who matures early lives in anticipation.'
PsychologyAnticipationDevelopmentFutureGrowthMaturityMindfulness
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Maturing early means living in anticipation of what’s to come.
- In plain terms
- Early maturity creates a constant state of waiting.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance anticipation with present experience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the costs of living in anticipation?
- How can we stay grounded while planning ahead?
Another view
Some early mature individuals thrive on anticipation.
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