About this quote

Progress requires attention on the next move rather than repeated rehearsal of yesterday.

When to use it

• When planning the next month, write the lesson from one past mistake, then plan the next action and close the note.
• Use the same principle on one difficult subject: write the lesson from one past mistake, then plan the next action and close the note, then note what changed.
• Try it with a classmate or study group: write the lesson from one past mistake, then plan the next action and close the note, and compare the result at the end of the week.