A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken a new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True decision-making is confirmed by taking action; without action, a decision has not truly been made.
- In plain terms
- You only really decide when you take action.
- What can you take from it?
- Action confirms a decision has been made.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you acted on your recent decisions?
- What are you deciding without acting?
Another view
Sometimes careful thought is needed before acting.
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