“Time is money.” Time wasted is opportunity lost; acting quickly is essential for success.
figures of speech
“Strike while the iron is hot.”
“Strike while the iron is hot.” Take action at the right moment-don’t wait, or you might miss your chance.
“… enemy of the good”
“Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” It’s better to make a good decision quickly than to wait for a perfect one that may never come.
move fast
“Move fast and break things.” Innovate quickly, even if it means making mistakes along the way (popularized by Silicon Valley/startup culture).
Just do it
“Just do it.” Take action now; don’t overthink or hesitate (famously used by Nike).
the wrong way
“Don’t take it the wrong way.” Meaning: Acknowledges that feedback might feel personal and encourages the recipient to see the positive intent behind it.
considerate, personal
“It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” Meaning: Emphasizes the importance of delivering feedback in a considerate, personal manner.
protect feelings
“Let’s put a positive spin on it.” Meaning: Even when giving negative feedback, Americans often try to frame it positively to protect the individual’s feelings.
but, ….
“I don’t want you to take this personally, but …” Meaning: Recognizes that feedback is likely to be taken personally, even if it’s about work.