used to imply that monitoring or measuring something is not enough to achieve progress or improvement, and that action and changes are necessary for tangible results

used to imply that individuals who are self-reliant and self-sufficient can make decisions and take action more quickly than those who need to consult with or depend on others

used to imply that a task or job that is relatively small or easy to do can be completed quickly and with minimal effort

used to emphasize that if a task or work is done poorly or inadequately, it will require additional effort and time to correct or redo it properly

used to highlight the idea that investing energy and effort into a single endeavor can yield better results than dividing efforts across multiple tasks or projects

used to imply that it is wise to be prepared and have resources available, even if they may not be needed immediately, rather than facing a situation without the necessary tools or resources

used to suggest that being busy can actually lead to greater efficiency and effectiveness, allowing people to get more done in less time and enjoy more leisure time as a result

used to suggest that too much planning and discussion can lead to inaction or delay

used to imply that simplicity and minimalism are often more effective, aesthetically pleasing, or efficient than complexity or excess

used to suggest that if someone else is available or paid to do a task, it is not efficient or worthwhile for one to do it

used to suggest that the true value of an item, service, or idea is determined by what people are willing to pay for it

used to imply that as long as a situation or event has a successful or satisfactory conclusion, any difficulties or problems that occurred along the way are ultimately unimportant

used to imply that starting the day early with a clear mind can lead to greater productivity and accomplishment than the same amount of time spent later in the day