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Stop gathering new information
Focus for the weekStop gathering new information and start acting on the information you already have. People less impressive than yourself are ahead of you because they took action. True progress is made when you try to apply what you know. Sometimes it pays to be simple and stubborn, and to keep working on something regardless of perceived progress and how you feel like it's going. Whether it is a new project, idea, habit or any change in your life. Definite perseverance trumps excessive planning. Just do something. What I'm ReadingThe Prophet by Kahlil Gibran If you have read this already, please let me know your thoughts. I have only just begun but I already feel as though this book beckons a deeper understanding. Have a great week :) Lucas |
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