Progress was all right. Only it went on too long.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Progress is good, but continuous advancement without pause or limit becomes problematic.
- In plain terms
- Moving forward is fine, but not if it never stops.
- What can you take from it?
- Unchecked progress can become harmful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does progress become too much?
- Is a limit necessary?
Another view
Sometimes constant progress is exactly what is needed.
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