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What does it mean?
Advises that after confirming correctness, one should act decisively without hesitation.
In plain terms
Make sure you are right, then move forward.
What can you take from it?
Verify your actions are right, then act confidently.

Where it applies

  • business decisions
  • personal choices
  • ethical dilemmas

Putting it to work

  • validate before acting
  • commit to decisions
  • overcome hesitation

Questions to consider

  • How do you know when you are right?
  • What stops you from acting?

Another view

Over-verifying can lead to paralysis by analysis.

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