Drive on. We'll sweep up the blood later!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She advocates pushing forward despite immediate disasters or messes that can be cleaned later.
- In plain terms
- Keep going even if there is a mess, clean up later.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize momentum over immediate perfection or cleanup.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you push through?
- Is cleanup ever more important than action?
Another view
Ignoring consequences can lead to bigger problems later.
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