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Next in importance to having a good aim is to recognize when to pull the trigger
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"Next in importance to having a good aim is to recognize when to pull the trigger"

- David Letterman

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This quote by David Letterman is a metaphor for making decisions. It recommends that having a great plan or goal is important, yet it is just as important to recognize when to do something about it and also perform the plan. It is inadequate to have a good plan, however one have to also have the guts and confidence to act as well as make the plan a truth. This quote encourages us to be crucial and also act when the moment is right. It also reminds us that timing is essential and that we ought to not wait when the chance arises. Doing something about it at the correct time can be the difference between success and failure. Therefore, it is very important to identify when to shoot and also do something about it.

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David Letterman This quote is written / told by David Letterman somewhere between April 12, 1947 and today. He was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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