"The best way to finish an unpleasant task is to get…

“The best way to finish an unpleasant task is to get started” is a popular quotation of unknown authorship. “‘The best way to finish an unpleasant task is to get started.’ ~ Anonymous” was cited on Twitter on June 29, 2009.

Google Books
January 1921, The Military Surgeon, pg. 45:
After this work is done for several days, men realize that the best way to finish an unpleasant task is to start gradually.

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Hamilton
‏@Hamilton_G
RT @irwanlee: “The best way to finish an unpleasant task is to get started.” ~ Anonymous
5:23 AM - 29 Jun 2009

A Vet In Training
Exam motivaton quotes:
July 26, 2010 by Annettevet
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“The best way to finish an unpleasant task is to get started.” ~ Anonymous

Svetkarin Says
December 5, 2010
I’mma Kiss The Exams
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The best way to finish an unpleasant task is to get started.
- Anonymous

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Naomi Skoutariotis
‏@NaomiSkouta
The best way to finish an unpleasant task is to get started. Alléhup #bestuursrecht #examens
6:53 AM - 8 Jun 2011

Google Books
The Brain Box:
The Essential Guide to Success at School
By David Hodgson and Tim Benton
Carmarthen, Wales: Independent Thinking Press
2014
Pg. ?:
The best way to finish an unpleasant task is to get started.
Anonymous

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Fuel Running
‏@fuelrunning
Fuelism #636 Fuelisms : The best way to finish an unpleasant task is to get started. http://bit.ly/1xxXMXM
7:45 AM - 2 Dec 2014