I think there is a quiet skill in knowing when to pause before making an important decision.
Not every decision needs an immediate answer.
When reflecting on
@justinsuntron’s career, I find this idea useful because larger responsibilities often create pressure to respond quickly.
But speed and urgency are not always the same thing.
Sometimes a short pause gives you enough time to notice a missing detail.
It gives you time to ask another question.
It gives someone else the opportunity to provide information you did not have.
For young people, learning to pause can be surprisingly powerful.
A pause is not indecision when it has a purpose.
It can be part of good decision-making.
Before committing, understand the consequences.
Before reacting, understand the context.
Before rejecting an idea, make sure you understand it.
And before changing direction, ask whether the problem is temporary or structural.
You do not need to move slowly.
You simply need to know when another minute of thought could improve the next several months.
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