"چیزی که امروز شروع نشود هرگز فردا تمام نمی‌شود"

The essence of this quote boils down to a stark truth: procrastination kills progress. If you keep pushing off what you need to do, you'll never get it done. Putting things off—and I'll be honest, we've all been guilty of this at some point—creates a cycle of endless delay. The time to start is now because waiting for the perfect moment means you'll be waiting forever.

Think back to when this idea might have been relevant historically. It's timeless advice really, but picture someone like Leonardo da Vinci, who was notorious for starting projects and never finishing them. He had so many ideas and grand visions, but some of his works only saw the light because he tackled them head-on without delay. Imagine if he had constantly said, "I'll get to it tomorrow." We might not have the Mona Lisa today.

Now, let's bring this closer to home with a real-life scenario. Picture this: you're a student and have a huge final project due at the end of the semester. It's hanging over your head, but you keep finding distractions—Netflix, social media, that new video game. Days turn into weeks, and suddenly, you're a week away from the deadline with nothing done. Panic sets in. You pull all-nighters, you stress, and even then, you might not finish it satisfactorily. Now, imagine you had just started the day it was assigned. You'd have had ample time to work on it bit by bit, stress-free.

So, how do you apply this nugget of wisdom to your life? Start small. Got a task? Take the first step today. It doesn't matter if it's a baby step. Need to write a report? Open a document and jot down a rough outline. Have to clean your garage? Spend just ten minutes sorting through one corner. Once you start, momentum builds. You know the saying, "a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"? It’s like that. You're breaking the inertia and setting yourself up for success.

Let me tell you a story. Imagine there's this guy, John. John always dreamt of starting his own bakery. He'd talk about it to anyone who'd listen but never actually did anything about it. He waited for the perfect moment—when he had more money, more time, more experience. Years passed, and John was still in his mundane job, dreaming. One day, a friend asked him, “John, when are you going to open that bakery?” John realized he’d been waiting for a tomorrow that never came. Inspired, he took the plunge. He started researching recipes, finding suppliers, and even rented a small space. It wasn't easy, but he was finally moving forward. If he hadn’t started that day, he’d still be dreaming.

So next time you find yourself saying, "I'll do it tomorrow," stop and think. What can you do today? Start small, but start. Your future self will thank you.