Quote by Dawson Trotman

The greatest amount of wasted time is the time not getting started.

The greatest amount of wasted time is the time not getting s

Summary

This quote suggests that the most time wasted is the time spent procrastinating or not taking action. Often, individuals may find themselves postponing tasks or projects due to a fear of failure, lack of motivation, or uncertainty about where to begin. However, this quote emphasizes the importance of overcoming the inertia and simply getting started. By taking that initial step, one can make progress, learn valuable lessons, and potentially accomplish much more than by passively allowing time to slip away without any forward movement.

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Procrastination

By Dawson Trotman

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