The second best decision in time is infinitely better than the perfect decision too late.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A good decision made now is better than a perfect one made too late.
- In plain terms
- Deciding now is better than waiting for perfection.
- What can you take from it?
- Timeliness outweighs perfection in decisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance speed and quality?
- When is now too soon?
Another view
Hasty decisions can also lead to poor outcomes.
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