Really skilful people never get out of time, and are always deliberate, and never appear busy. From this example, the principle can be seen.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Skilled people stay in rhythm and appear calm rather than busy.
- In plain terms
- Experts look calm and deliberate not rushed or chaotic.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay deliberate to maintain control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you look busy or effective?
- Are you rushing without reason?
Another view
Sometimes visible urgency is needed to signal importance.
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