Begin Quote by Richard L. Evans
““Any task in life is easier if we approach it with the one at a time attitude. ... To cite a whimsical saying; 'If you chase two rabbits, both of them will escape.' No one is adequate to do everything all at once. We have to select what is important, what is possible, and begin where we are, with what we have. And if we beginand if we keep going the weight, the worry, the doubt, the depression will begin to lift … We can't do everything always, but we can do something now, and doing something will help to lift the weight and lessen the worry, 'The beginning,' said Plato, 'is the most important part.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Focus, 1979
He advises tackling one task at a time, using the rabbit metaphor to illustrate divided attention leads to failure.
In simple terms: Do one thing at a time.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize and start small.
Themes
productivity
focus
time management
motivation
Mood
motivational
practical
Type
inspirational
self‑help
When to use this quote
- personal projects
- work tasks
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
single‑tasking
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- What is your biggest distraction?
- How can you implement single‑tasking today?
A Different Perspective
May ignore multitasking benefits in some contexts.
