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Please, Hesitate
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Few times in your life should you be quick.
When robbing a bank. When being chased by the police after the robbery went wrong. When handing in your assignment seconds before the deadline. When the supervisor turns to almost catch you stealing in an exam room. When making that wrong turn before the traffic police see you. When you spot your landlord, but your salary has yet to register in your bank account. When clicking the skip ad button on YouTube (especially this one).
Okay, seems like there are many examples for when you should be quick.
But please, hesitate just as much. Pause. Think. Consider.
Hesitate before you rob a bank. Hesitate before the police start chasing you — you give your identity too soon. Hesistate before picking a class with stringent deadlines. Hesitate before sneaking that peek at your neighbour’s answer. Hesitate before making that wrong turn. Hesitate when you think a lane will lead you to your landlord. Don’t hesitate to skip that ad button (there are no two ways about this one).
Most importantly, know when to hesitate and when not to.
But when you can, please hesitate.
