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I consider it an extension of, "it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission."

This can work for or against you. If your goal is movement, then waiting at every step for a pedantic discussion with back and forth can kill entropy.




> I consider it an extension of, "it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission."

It's not. The key difference is that you're needlessly throwing blanket accusations towards other stakeholders. Is there a way to ask for forgiveness without throwing people under the bus?


Maybe they should get their shit together and get the fuck out from under the bus.


It also kills motivation.




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