Effort x Time = Constant
A. Given a large initial time to do something the initial
effort will be small.
B. As time goes to zero, effort goes to infinity.
Corollary:
If it weren't for the last minute, nothing would get done.
-- Edwards' Time/Effort Law
Related:
Running a project in this office is like mating elepha (a) it takes a great
deal of time and effort to get on top of things, (b) The whole affair is always
accompanied by a great deal of noise and confusion, the culmination of which is
heralded by loud trumpeting, (c) After which, nothing comes of the effort for
two years....