Don't count your boobies until they are hatched.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do not assume success before it actually happens.
- In plain terms
- Wait until eggs hatch before counting chickens.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid assuming outcomes too early.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When to plan?
- Are expectations realistic?
Another view
Planning helps achieve outcomes.
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