Before you act, hold back. You would think that immediate, unmitigated action is best. Act quick! Buy now! Hurry before it’s too late! These seem to be the cultural beliefs we’re imprinted with. But is acting quickly really better? I think sometimes the opposite is better. Think about what you want, but wait to act. Just spend ten minutes thinking about what you want to create and allow yourself to feel what it will be like to take action. I think you’ll find when you build anticipation like this, the quality of your action will improve.
2、三思而行
你或许认为“雷厉风行,只争朝夕”是最好的办事风格吧。马上!现在!立即!要不就太晚了!这类观念似乎已在我们的文化中打下了深深的烙印。然而,雷厉风行就一定会捷足先登吗?依我看,有时倒是适得其反。所谓“三思而后行”,就是让你在付诸行动之前花上十来分钟把要做的事通盘考虑一下,并预期一下事态的走向和结果。我想,如果你预先做了这类功课的话,将会发现办事的效果有了质的飞跃。