It's time to move on, time to get going, What lies ahead, I have no way of knowing, But under my feet, baby, grass is growing, It's time to move on, it's, time to get going.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker urges action and movement forward despite uncertainty about the future, noting that life continues beneath them.
- In plain terms
- We should keep going even if we do not know what comes next.
- What can you take from it?
- Uncertainty should not stop you from moving forward.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you waiting for?
- How do you handle the unknown?
Another view
Growth does not always mean positive change.
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