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What does it mean?
Speed is the mother of good fortune.
In plain terms
Acting quickly often leads to success.
What can you take from it?
Quick action often creates opportunities.

Where it applies

  • business decisions
  • career moves
  • crisis management

Putting it to work

  • set deadlines
  • avoid overanalysis
  • act on first sign

Questions to consider

  • What are you delaying?
  • Why wait?

Another view

Rushing can sometimes cause mistakes or oversight.

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