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The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

Chinese Proverb
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The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

Chinese Proverb
… what this Chinese Proverb means to you now?

Basically in the context of the conversation here today, this means that if you want success and growth in the future, the best time to act is now.

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