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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

  • workplace updates
  • emergency situations

Putting it to work

  • report problems fast
  • schedule good news later

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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