Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Take risks and figure out how to succeed while doing it.
- In plain terms
- Jump into action and learn the solution as you go.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't wait for perfect planning; act and adapt.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risk are you avoiding?
- How do you learn best?
Another view
Sometimes preparation prevents disaster.
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