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What does it mean?
Act based on necessity rather than preconception.
In plain terms
Act when necessary without overthinking.
What can you take from it?
Respond to the situation as it is.

Where it applies

  • combat
  • decision making
  • crisis

Putting it to work

  • act on need
  • remove hesitation
  • focus on present

Questions to consider

  • Are you overthinking simple actions?

Another view

Sometimes strategic planning requires looking beyond the immediate moment.

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