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Quick, Not Hurried

By Joe Templin · October 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Be quick, but don’t hurry.

— John Wooden

Jocko Willink talks about a “bias for action”, about moving forward even a little in uncertain circumstances so that you can overcome inertia. Without rushing into danger needlessly.

Successful athletes make quick decisions, but are in control of their body and the situation so that they are not flailing.

Great businesspeople move fast when the time is right, and allow the situations to unfold until the window of opportunity opens and they can seize the moment.

Martial Arts Masters often appear laconic, until they move like lightning.

Move things along with your clients, but never rush the process.

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