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What does it mean?
Bowie emphasizes knowing when to act and when to withdraw as a life strategy.
In plain terms
Know when to stay and when to leave to succeed.
What can you take from it?
Timing and boundaries are key to getting things done.

Where it applies

  • making career decisions
  • managing time

Putting it to work

  • setting boundaries
  • prioritizing tasks

Questions to consider

  • When should you walk away?
  • How do you know when to act?

Another view

Sometimes staying put is better than leaving for growth.

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