Never awake me when you have good news to announce, because with good news nothing presses; but when you have bad news, arouse me immediately, for then there is not an instant to be lost.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Delay good news but share bad news immediately.
- In plain terms
- Wait on good news but rush bad news.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize urgent bad news.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is bad news always urgent?
- How do you manage expectations?
Another view
This approach may cause unnecessary stress.
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