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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Gandharv Walia

Life lesson of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'Finish each day and be done with it. You have...' Timeless learning on achievements, work culture, relentlessness, passion, acceptance, hard work and success by American lecturer, poet, and essayist who began New England Transcendentalism

Life lesson of the day highlights the enduring wisdom of Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of the most influential thinkers in American history. His famous quote, “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Learn from it... tomorrow is a new day,” offers guidance on acceptance, achievements, hard work, work culture, passion and success. The quote was originally written in an 1854 letter to his daughter Ellen to help ease her anxiety about school. More than a century later, the message continues to help people deal with mistakes, setbacks and daily challenges while encouraging personal growth and self-reflection.

Understanding Emerson’s Message About Letting Go

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