A weak man has doubts before a decision, a strong man has them afterwards.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Weak people doubt before acting; strong people doubt after acting, showing confidence comes from action.
- In plain terms
- Weak people hesitate before deciding, strong people hesitate after deciding.
- What can you take from it?
- Act first, reflect later to build confidence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is action better than hesitation?
- How do you handle doubt?
Another view
Some situations require deliberation before action to avoid harm.
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