Know, think, choose, do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Actions flow from a sequence of knowing, thinking, choosing, and doing.
- In plain terms
- Know, think, choose, then act.
- What can you take from it?
- Follow a clear process before acting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you plan enough?
- What comes before action?
Another view
Impulse sometimes helps more than planning.
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