“Be Quick But Don’t Hurry”
‘Be Quick But Don’t Hurry.’ By that, I meant make a decision, take action; decide what you’re going to do and do it. Keep this word of caution in mind: ‘Failure to act is often the biggest failure of all’.
– John Wooden, from his website CoachJohnWooden.com
“Be Quick But Don’t Hurry” is usually quoted by itself, without extra explanation from the coach. For the ADDexec, the “don’t hurry” part may be the most important part of Wooden’s advice. But the full explanation has value, too. Especially when unmanaged attention fails to engage the gears of action.
Coach Wooden is widely regarded as the best coach in the history of college basketball. After winning ten national championships at UCLA, Wooden has also emerged as a voice of leadership and ethical behavior. His most-frequently quoted advice is the title of his new book.
Available at Amazon: Be Quick But Don’t Hurry
