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MJ's Motivation: 'Dig the well before you need water'

MJ's Motivation: 'Dig the well before you need water'

Yahoo02-06-2025
Dig the well before you need water: A popular Chinese proverb.It takes time to dig, and its hard work. We might need the water tomorrow, or in ten years, who knows? Regardless of when it arrives, the time to dig is not when you're dying of thirst. We live in a world where urgency trumps importance. Life is often geared towards the short term, but there is wisdom in preparation, spending time digging even though you aren't parched just yet.Years ago, Netflix invested heavily in streaming even though DVD's were still dominant at the time. Look where we are now. Athletics, relationships, careers; this concept transcends it all.So ask yourself: Have I started digging?If not, there is no better time to pick up the shovel.
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