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Hesitation is often like procrastination. One may have vague doubts and feel a need to mull things over; meanwhile, other issues intrude on thought, and no decision is taken. Ask people why they procrastinate, and you probably won't get a crisp answer.
Robert J. Shiller
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Hesitation can lead to inaction, similar to procrastination, leaving important decisions unmade.

This quote suggests that hesitation is a form of procrastination, where doubts and distractions prevent us from making decisions. People often struggle to articulate the reasons behind their procrastination, indicating that the underlying causes may be complex and multifaceted.

Themes

HesitationProcrastinationDecision MakingDoubtAction

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used during a motivational speech about overcoming procrastination.

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