Accepting Quote by Anonymous
“Indecision is debilitating; it feeds upon itself; it is, one might almost say, habit-forming. Not only that, but it is contagious; it transmits itself to others. . . . Business is dependent upon action. It cannot go forward by hesitation. Those in executive positions must fortify themselves with facts and accept responsibility for decisions based upon them. Often greater risk is involved in postponement than in making a wrong decision.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Seminar, unknown date
Indecision creates a self‑reinforcing cycle that spreads, while decisive action drives progress and reduces risk.
In simple terms: Indecision harms; action helps.
Act promptly with facts.
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When to use this quote
- team meetings
- project planning
- crisis response
- personal goal setting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you break the indecision loop?
- What facts do you need before deciding?
Indecision can paralyze even with data; action may still fail without insight.