Firsts Quote by Kirk Kirkpatrick
“If at first you don't succeed, try management. Indecision is the key to flexibility. If at first you don't succeed, take the tax loss.”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Business Humor, 2010
Indecision is presented as a flexible strategy, but it can lead to endless delays.
In simple terms: Being indecisive is framed as flexible.
Key Takeaway
Avoid paralysis by making decisions.
Themes
flexibility
indecision
risk management
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- project management
- investment choices
- tax planning
Key Concepts
decision theory
management style
loss aversion
Questions to Reflect On
- When does flexibility become a hindrance?
- How can you balance decisiveness with adaptability?
A Different Perspective
Too much flexibility can cause missed opportunities.
![“Since I worked with Danny Boyle before on Slumdog Millionaire, we have great success and everything. So, when I first got the script and the screenplay of Simon (Beaufoy) and I was reading it, even before the shoot, some kind of sounds came into my mind and I put some stuff [down] and sent it to…” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/573/a-r-rahman-4481_cutting_since-i-worked-with-danny-boyle-before-o_539.jpg)
