“It’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission”
— Grace Hopper
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Sometimes, it's easier to go ahead and do something rather than waiting to get permission first. If you wait for approval, it might take too long, or you might get told no. But if you do it anyway, you can always apologize later if it turns out to be a problem. For example, if you see a way to make your job easier at work by changing a small process, you might just try it out instead of asking your boss first. If it works well, everyone benefits; if there’s an issue, you can say you're sorry and fix it. Often, taking action quickly can lead to progress and innovation that might not happen if you wait for someone’s approval.
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