“…it’s easier to do trivial things that are urgent than it is to do important things that are not urgent (like thinking) and it’s also easier to do little things we know we can do than to start on big things that we’re not so sure about.” John Cleese
I’m raiding the vaults to find images to illustrate some of my favourite quotes ― and there are plenty more where this came from.
Anna Cull ~ Art & Music 
Did you watch Cleese’s talk on creativity? Very good.
Yes! It’s an absolute classic — and for anyone reading this who hasn’t seen it, here’s a link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1GA2lUZDLk (the quote above is about halfway through).
good quote and I like your illustration very much
Thanks : ) The illustration was put together the old-fashioned way — with scissors, glue, a photocopier and acetone.
I recommend watching the entire John Cleese video (there’s a link in the previous comment). It’s crammed full of little gems.
William Burroughs is my favourite male author, so love the art work!
Thanks, Yvette. Well spotted — the art work was indeed for a book about the Beat Generation. It was a very cool project. You get an ‘A’ for observation!
A yes the important but not urgent tasks – as someone else said they are the things that help you achieve your life goals.