7. Laziness not only leads to less productivity, it creates obstacles for productivity. On the other hand, the more productive you are, the easier being productive becomes.
The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway. (Prov. 15:19)
8. Productive people are not know-it-alls. They understand they will get better results if they get other people’s advice.
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. (Prov. 15:22)
9. Planning is important. Planning shouldn’t be avoided on account of God’s sovereignty, nor should you elevate planning as if we can direct our destinies.
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. (Prov. 16:1)
Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. (Prov. 16:3)
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand. (Prov. 19:21)
10. Thoughtful progress over the long haul is better than quick bursts of effort that lack direction.
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. (Prov. 21:5)
11. Laziness is not neutral; ultimately it is destructive. It wastes time, money and other valuable resources.
Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys. (Prov. 18:9)
12. The love of sleep is the root of all unproductivity.
Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread. (Prov. 20:13)
13. An unproductive person reaches the height of his creativity while making excuses.
The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets!” (Prov. 22:13)
14. A productive person finishes what he starts. The lazy person can’t complete the smallest of tasks.
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth. (Prov. 26:15)
