Franklin had a talent for cutting straight to the truth. Time keeps moving whether we’re ready or not. Every delay — whether from fear, doubt, or perfectionism — quietly costs us progress.
I once delayed hiring help for months because I thought I couldn’t afford it. That hesitation ended up costing me growth and sanity. The moment I acted, results improved. Franklin was right: time doesn’t wait for us to feel ready.
A frequent pitfall is mistaking preparation for action. Research and planning feel productive, but too often they’re just avoidance. The fix is momentum — decide, then move. Progress happens when motion starts, not when plans are perfect.
Another danger is waiting for motivation. Some days it won’t come. Move anyway. Action creates energy.
Franklin’s words remind us that time is neutral — it passes no matter what we do. Our choice is simple: delay and drift, or act and direct.
