Able Quote by Neal A. Maxwell
“Time Management Tips: The perpetual processing of the same temptation is both dangerous and time-wasting. Cycling and recycling the same temptation (instead of rejecting such blandishment out of hand) is not only to risk one's soul, again and again, but is to bring on fatigue, so that the Adversary may be able to do indirectly what we will not let him do directly. A lack of decisiveness in dealing with temptation ties up our thought processes and prevents us from doing good with the time allotted to us.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Time Management and Temptation, 2020
Indecision on temptations wastes time and weakens resolve, leading to fatigue and vulnerability.
In simple terms: Avoiding temptations preserves focus.
Key Takeaway
Practice decisive self‑control.
Themes
self‑discipline
productivity
psychology
Mood
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
self‑help
psychological
When to use this quote
- daily planning
- goal setting
- stress management
- mindfulness training
Key Concepts
willpower
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What temptations most drain your time?
- How can you replace them with constructive habits?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate the role of underlying motivations.
