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What does it mean?
After enough thinking and feeling, action is now required.
In plain terms
Thinking is done; now it is time to act.
What can you take from it?
Action follows reflection; do not stay stuck in thought.

Where it applies

  • stalled project
  • overthinking
  • planning phase

Putting it to work

  • starting a task
  • making a decision
  • executing a plan

Questions to consider

  • What have you overthought recently?
  • What action can you take today?

Another view

Sometimes more thought is needed before acting to avoid mistakes.

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