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“Trying is just a noisy way of not doing something.” quote by Ken Blanchard
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“Trying is just a noisy way of not doing something.”

Ken Blanchard

About This Quote

Source Book: The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard & Spencer Johnson, 1982

Overanalysis can become an excuse to avoid action; excessive planning stalls progress.

In simple terms: Too much planning stops you from doing.

Key Takeaway

Limit planning time and act.

Themes

productivity action overanalysis procrastination

Mood

determined focused

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • project start
  • exercise routine
  • learning a skill
  • business launch

Key Concepts

decision fatigue executive function motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What task are you over‑planning?
  • How can you set a deadline for action?
A Different Perspective

Some planning is necessary to avoid mistakes.

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