One mark of a good officer: the ability to make quick decisions. If they happen to be right, so much the better
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being a good officer is about making quick decisions; being right is optional.
- In plain terms
- A good officer makes quick decisions, whether they are right or not.
- What can you take from it?
- Quick decisions matter more than being right in command.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is speed more important than accuracy in decisions?
Another view
This prioritizes speed over accuracy.
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