Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Power of time and thought

Every now and then you must respond immediately to unexpected events. Yet when it’s possible, a delayed response can be much more effective than an immediate response.

The consequences of your actions are likely to stay with you for a long time. So it pays to spend time considering, planning, and optimizing those actions.

Responding too quickly can make you vulnerable to people seeking to take advantage of you. When you’re in a state of panic and desperation, that’s not a good time to be making decisions.

At those moments when life takes you by surprise, give yourself the opportunity to collect your thoughts. Yes, you’re eager to respond, and yet that’s all the more reason to respond in the best way possible.

The time you take can add much value to your response. Given sufficient time and thought, you could even transform an initial negative occurrence into a net positive result.

Unless it’s a legitimate emergency, resist the urge to act on your initial impulses. Whenever possible, put the power of time and thought into crafting the most beneficial, effective way forward.

— Ralph Marston

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