Every minute that we lose will cost us great losses later that we will not be able to afford.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Delaying action now will result in severe losses later that cannot be sustained.
- In plain terms
- Wasting time now means bigger losses later that you cannot afford.
- What can you take from it?
- Act quickly to avoid future costs that exceed your capacity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does delay cost more than speed?
- How do you value time versus caution?
Another view
Acting too fast without due diligence can also cause unnecessary losses.
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