Where there is not community, trust, respect, ethical behavior are difficult for the young to learn and for the old to maintain.
Robert K. GreenleafRead
On an important decision one rarely has 100% of the information needed for a good decision no matter how much one spends or how long one waits. And, if one waits too long, he has a different problem and has to start all over. This is the terrible dilemma of the hesitant decision maker.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Indecision often stems from the lack of complete information, and waiting too long can lead to missed opportunities.
This quote by Robert K. Greenleaf highlights the challenge faced by decision-makers who are often overwhelmed by the need for complete information before making a choice. It emphasizes that waiting indefinitely in pursuit of total certainty can lead to greater problems, such as losing relevance or having to revisit an issue that could have been resolved earlier.
Themes
DecisionIndecisionDilemmaInformationOpportunity
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting discussing project timelines, one can refer to this quote to encourage timely decisions.
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