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“Time is a slippery concept, and we are often wrong about it... All too often we find ourselves looking in the right places at the wrong times.” quote by Frank Partnoy
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“Time is a slippery concept, and we are often wrong about it... All too often we find ourselves looking in the right places at the wrong times.”

Frank Partnoy

About This Quote

Time feels fluid and we misjudge it, often being present in the right location but at an inopportune moment.

In simple terms: We misread timing, being in the right place at the wrong time.

Key Takeaway

Align actions with optimal timing.

Themes

timing perception mistakes

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • project planning
  • personal relationships
  • career moves
  • investment timing

Key Concepts

temporal cognition decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you better gauge the right moment?
  • What signals indicate a timing shift?
A Different Perspective

Timing alone doesn't guarantee success; context matters.

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