Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Take initiative using available resources regardless of location or constraints.
- In plain terms
- Start now with what you have.
- What can you take from it?
- Begin immediately with current resources.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What can you do today?
- How do you start with nothing?
Another view
Some goals require resources you may not have now.
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In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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