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The quote suggests that procrastination can be a signal that you are pushing too hard or moving too fast. It frames delay as a cue to slow down, step back, and think more carefully about what you are doing.
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About James Altucher
American hedge-fund manager, author, podcaster and entrepreneur
James Altucher is an American hedge-fund manager, author, podcaster and entrepreneur. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and has written 20 books. He also contributes to publications such as The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. His work sits at the intersection of business, investing, and media.
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Books by James Altucher
SuperCash
2006
Trade Like a Hedge Fund
2004
The power of no
2014
Trade Like Warren Buffett
2005