Strategic Patience: When Waiting Is the Smartest Move
January 16, 2026
Why Premature Action Backfires
Acting too early locks you into suboptimal paths. Strategy often improves when you allow information to mature.
Practicing Strategic Waiting
- Identify decisions that benefit from delay.
- Separate urgency from importance.
- Prepare quietly while others rush.
Timing as Leverage
The right move at the right time beats the fastest move every time.