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I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.
Martin Luther
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Prioritizing reflection and connection can enhance productivity.

This quote by Martin Luther emphasizes the importance of starting with prayer or reflection to gain clarity and purpose before diving into tasks. It suggests that spiritual preparation can lead to better focus and effectiveness in accomplishing one's responsibilities.

Themes

PrayerPreparationProductivityFocusReflection

In practice

Example use cases

During a workshop on time management, one could use this quote to stress the value of planning.

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