Before every minute of action, there should be an hour of thought.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Thought and planning should precede action significantly.
- In plain terms
- Think for an hour before acting for a minute.
- What can you take from it?
- Plan thoroughly before taking action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you plan enough?
- What stops you from thinking?
Another view
Too much thought can lead to analysis paralysis.
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