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What does it mean?
Failing to act or speak can be more harmful than making a mistake.
In plain terms
Doing nothing can be worse than doing something wrong.
What can you take from it?
Avoid omission, it can be deadly.

Where it applies

  • decision making
  • conflict resolution
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • speak up
  • take initiative
  • act decisively

Questions to consider

  • When did silence hurt you?
  • What are you afraid to do?

Another view

Sometimes inaction is the safer or more prudent choice.

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