To do something right it must be done twice. The first time instructs the second.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Doing something twice ensures correctness because the first attempt teaches the second.
- In plain terms
- Repeat tasks to do them right since the first try teaches you.
- What can you take from it?
- Repeat important tasks to improve accuracy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is repetition most valuable?
- How do mistakes inform better outcomes?
Another view
Some situations do not allow time or resources for repetition.
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