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“We find ways of repeating things until we get them right. But that can be dangerous. Especially if we’re trying to fix things we never should have owned in the first place.” quote by J.R. Ward
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““We find ways of repeating things until we get them right. But that can be dangerous. Especially if we’re trying to fix things we never should have owned in the first place.””

J.R. Ward

About This Quote

Repeating actions until they seem correct can mask deeper flaws, especially when fixing something that shouldn't have been altered.

In simple terms: Repeating fixes can hide bigger problems.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions before fixing.

Themes

caution process mistakes

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

advisory cautionary

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • software debugging
  • personal relationships
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

feedback loops ownership risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you fixing that you never owned?
  • How can you test if a fix is truly needed?
A Different Perspective

Repeating may reinforce errors rather than reveal them.

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