If you have work to do, don't wait to feel like it; set to work and you will feel like it.

Henry James
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In the words of the French philosopher Denis Diderot, “If you have work to do, don't wait until you feel like it; set to work and you will feel like it.” People often procrastinate in a vain attempt to feel inspired about doing their job or they put off a big task until they have ample time for it. In the end, they just end up feeling worse about themselves for not getting it done.

Source: Roderick Hudson

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