Looking for the right excuse

This is the first warning sign that a project is in trouble. Sometimes it even begins before the project does.

Quietly, our subconscious starts looking around for an excuse, deniability and someone to blame. It gives us confidence and peace of mind. [It’s much easier to be calm when the police car appears in your rear view mirror if you have an excuse handy.]

Seth Godin

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