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Quote of the Day by the father of modern fantasy J.R.R. Tolkien: 'It's the job that's never started as takes longest to...'- Inspiring lessons on productivity and the paralysing nature of procrastination by The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings author

Quote of the Day by J.R.R. Tolkien : Life often feels overwhelming when we focus on everything that still needs to be done. The hardest part of any dream, project, or goal is rarely the work itself. It is finding the courage to begin. Fear, doubt, perfectionism, and procrastination often keep people standing still far longer than the task itself ever would.

J.R.R. Tolkien captured this timeless truth with his powerful quote: “It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.” Though simple, these words offer a profound reminder that progress begins with action. Once we start, momentum follows.

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