It is all very well to be cautious, but if we are too cautious we will miss our opportunity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Excessive caution can lead to missing critical chances for action.
- In plain terms
- Being too careful makes you miss opportunities.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance caution with timely action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you decide when to act?
- What risks are worth taking?
Another view
Some situations truly require extreme caution.
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