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There is a proverb that goes: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."

Variations include: "To learn a lesson is a far better reward than to win a prize early in the game" and "It is better to know how to help yourself than to beg from others".

While these all say essentially the same thing, they all do have the same important message: Once you have learned how do something, it is with you for life. You are then even in the position to teach the skill to others.

So where do you start?

Many people will argue that they do not have the time to study but that's nonsense, there is always time. You do not work flat-out 24 hours a day do you? Quit putting obstacles in your way and look for ways of making something happen rather than reasons not to.

By being more keenly aware of what we are doing day-today, we can make decisions to improve ourselves in a multitude of different ways. Mentally and physically, with relationships and our environment and all with relatively little effort.

You can pick up that book and read a chapter and learn about building a website or watch a repeat of a TV program you've already seen before. You could slump in a chair during the ad breaks or do 20 push ups. Which of the options is going to have more long-term benefits to you as a person?

The key is: "What is the best use of my time, right now?"

If you make the choice to do something to improve your situation, in even the most minuscule of ways, you have already made progress. That has to be celebrated. Don't waste a moment.

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