The phrase means that one should not delay or procrastinate tasks that can be completed immediately, as doing things in a timely manner is more efficient and prevents future stress.
The saying is often attributed to Thomas Jefferson, but the idea can be traced back to earlier proverbial wisdom advocating against procrastination.
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