- There is a container that can hold 20
- Container contains 10.
- Now there is a chance to get 20
- A: Let’s get 10 now!
- B: [procrastination
- 10 overflowing and lost if you try to gain now, what a waste!
- Better to get it after consuming the 10 already in the container.
Which is better depends on the situation, but I think in many cases people inappropriately choose B.
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Because B tends to overlook “the loss of delay in action” and “the possibility of losing the opportunity to gain 20 while procrastinating”. - strike while the iron is hot - There is no guarantee that the door that is open now will remain open in the future.
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