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“When a thing's done, it's done, and if it's not done right, do it differently next time.” quote by Arthur Ransome
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“When a thing's done, it's done, and if it's not done right, do it differently next time.”

Arthur Ransome

About This Quote

Source Book: Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome, 1930

If a task is completed poorly, it should be redone with a better approach.

In simple terms: Do it right the second time.

Key Takeaway

Improve after failure.

Themes

perseverance learning quality

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

advice instructional

When to use this quote

  • project work
  • craftsmanship
  • personal goals
  • team tasks

Key Concepts

continuous improvement error correction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What could you have done differently?
  • How do you decide when to redo work?
A Different Perspective

Changing methods may waste resources if not planned.

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