Falling behind injects you into a downward spiral that can become increasingly difficult to recover from. Prevent that by always being eager to keep up with what must be done.
Keep up with the little chores and you’ll create uninterrupted time for the big tasks. Keep up with the major obligations and you’ll position yourself to capitalize on opportunities that come your way.
Yes, keeping up can feel like you’re expending energy just to stay even. Bear in mind though, that staying even is preferable to falling behind.
Plus, you can optimize your time and effort by minimizing procrastination. When you notice anything that needs attention, give it that attention, get on it right away.
Keep up, and prevent minor problems from growing into big problems. Keep up, and you build a solid structure to support you in getting ahead.
As the hours and days go by, it’s worth your trouble to keep up. Your future self is sure to benefit, and to thank you for your diligence.
— Ralph Marston
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