Everybody knows if you are too careful you are so occupied in being careful that you are sure to stumble over something. ~ Ch.1
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being overly careful can make you so distracted that you stumble.
- In plain terms
- If you worry too much about being careful, you will trip.
- What can you take from it?
- Over-caution can lead to mistakes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does overthinking hinder your actions?
- When has caution caused you to stumble?
Another view
Some tasks actually require extreme caution to prevent serious harm.
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