He had no special hobbies, but he needed luxury in general of a kind, and especially the luxury of getting things in a hurry, his theory being that everything comes to the man who won't wait.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker values immediate gratification and believes that decisive action without delay leads to success.
- In plain terms
- Waiting less and acting faster gets you what you want.
- What can you take from it?
- Act decisively to avoid missing opportunities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is waiting ever more valuable than acting?
- What luxury do you prioritize?
Another view
Impulsive actions without planning can lead to costly mistakes.
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