In Others’ Words: Do It Right or Do It Over

 

Sometimes a person says something and there’s just no arguing with them. 

I mean, former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden says it straight up, doesn’t he? If we don’t have time to do something right, do we really think we’re going to find extra time for a do-over?

Do it once. Do it right. And be done with it. 

I understand there are some things you can’t do once. ( All you writers out there, I know that writing is rewriting! ) But there are plenty of things that are habit — things we know how to do right the first time, allowing us to then move on to those things in our lives requiring more time, more attention, more effort.

There are certain aspects of my life that are challenging — and I’m certain that is true for you, too. But there are plenty of things we know how to do right — and it’s good to remind ourselves of that. Why not make our lives easier — and avoid unneeded do-overs — and do those things right the first time? We’ll save ourselves time for those things that truly require more time and effort — and also save ourselves frustration and regret.

In Your Words: How do you ensure that you do things once, do them right, and are done with them?  

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