Seneca's wise words alert us to the trap of perpetual preparation.

Consider this: how often do you find yourself saying "I'll start when..." or "As soon as I have..."? It's a common condition, where you believe the next gadget, the upcoming promotion, or another qualification is what stands between you and truly living your best life.

But the truth that Seneca is nudging us towards is that life is not waiting for us to be ready; it's happening right now, in this very moment. The fool is the one who is forever planning, forever waiting for the perfect circumstances to start living, not realizing that the perfect time to live is the present.

Now, bringing it into your daily life, ask yourself: What are you postponing until the conditions are just right? Is it a dream job, a passion project, or even taking a much-needed break?

It's not about reckless abandon or shirking your responsibilities—it's about embracing the present and not letting the pursuit of a perfect future rob you of your current experiences.

Start small, enjoy the process, and live today with the vivid awareness that now is the only time to initiate the life you aspire to have. After all, won't it be better to have tried and made progress, than to have waited and done nothing at all?