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“If it no go so, it go near so.” quote by Jamaican proverb
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““If it no go so, it go near so.””

Jamaican proverb

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Source Proverb: Jamaican oral tradition, unknown date

The saying suggests that if something cannot be done one way, it will happen in another, often imperfect, way.

In simple terms: If one plan fails, another will happen.

Key Takeaway

Accept flexibility when plans change.

Themes

adaptability resilience expectation

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

cultural life lesson

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • personal goals
  • life planning
  • risk management

Key Concepts

cultural wisdom probability outcome

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives can you prepare for?
  • How do you balance flexibility with determination?
A Different Perspective

It may ignore the value of persistence in a single approach.

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