The time for action is past! Now is the time for senseless bickering!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Critiquing the timing of action can become a form of inaction.
- In plain terms
- Instead of acting, people often argue pointlessly about the timing.
- What can you take from it?
- Stop arguing about when to act and just take action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you arguing instead of acting?
- When is timing right?
Another view
Sometimes pausing to assess timing is necessary before acting.
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