Daily Motivator - April

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April 11

Give it some time

Occasionally an immediate response is necessary for an urgent situation. But in most cases, what might appear to be urgent really isn’t.

Often it’s best to take a breath, take a beat, and give events time to stabilize. Even when a response is called for, that response will likely improve as you see more clearly how things are playing out.

It’s important to respond in a timely manner. Yet a response that’s hurried and thinly informed can be worse than no response at all.

When there’s a legitimate emergency, act quickly. Otherwise, remind yourself that the effectiveness of your action is probably more important than the quickness of your action.

You’ll improve that effectiveness by taking some time to observe, to understand, to strategize and prepare. No, you don’t want to wait forever, yet a bit of time can often buy you significant advantages.

Jump into action when you must, and be more deliberate when you can. When possible, give it some time and provide the most effective response.

— Ralph Marston