You don't understand everything, but you still make decisions. Well, we don't understand everything, either. But we decided didn't we? And we made the right choice, didn't we?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Acting despite incomplete knowledge is inevitable. Others share this uncertainty but still choose.
- In plain terms
- We decide even when we don't know everything.
- What can you take from it?
- Make choices despite uncertainty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you decide without knowing everything?
- How do you handle uncertainty?
Another view
Sometimes waiting for more information is wise.
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