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What does it mean?
Time is running out sooner than you expect; hope this warning doesn't come true for us.
In plain terms
It is later than you think; hope this warning is wrong for us.
What can you take from it?
Act sooner on urgent matters than you believe necessary.

Where it applies

  • climate crisis
  • health checks
  • project management

Putting it to work

  • set earlier deadlines
  • monitor progress closely

Questions to consider

  • What are you delaying that feels urgent?
  • How late is too late?

Another view

It can cause unnecessary anxiety if overapplied.

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