10 Take It One Oil Barrel at a Time
Persons with comparatively moderate powers will accomplish much, if they apply themselves wholly and indefatigably to one thing at a time.
There is an old saying that “by the yard it’s hard; but inch by inch, anything’s a cinch!”
One of the best ways to overcome procrastination is for you to get your mind off the huge task in front of you and focus on a single action that you can take. One of the best ways to eat a large frog is for you to take it one bite at a time.
Lao-tzu wrote, “A journey of a thousand leagues begins with a single step.” This is a great strategy for overcoming procrastination and getting more things done faster.
Crossing a Great Desert
Many years ago, driving an old Land Rover, ...
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