Chapter Twelve. Don’t take action right now
Someone once said: “There are two ways to reach the top of an oak tree—you climb it or sit on an acorn and wait.” It’s really important you don’t do anything. Don’t even lift a finger in the direction of your ambitions. Just keep hoping something will turn up, even though someone else said: “People who wait for something to turn up might start with their own shirt sleeves.”
Never mind all that carpe diem, seize the day, stuff. I mean, you’ve got all the time in the world, haven’t you? Let’s put it off till tomorrow. For instance, let’s say the average person reading this is only 35 years of age, then you’ve a good ...
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