Let us not be content to wait and see what will happen, but give us the determination to make the right things happen.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Passive waiting is less effective than actively creating desired outcomes.
- In plain terms
- Don't wait for things to change make change them.
- What can you take from it?
- Take control of outcomes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you waiting for to start?
Another view
Sometimes waiting is the right strategic choice.
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