Decisiveness is a characteristic of high-performing men and women. Almost any decision is better than no decision at all.

Tracy links exceptional performance to the willingness to choose and act under uncertainty. “Decisiveness” here is less about always being right than about avoiding the paralysis that comes from over-deliberation, fear of failure, or perfectionism. The second sentence underscores an executive mindset: a flawed decision can be corrected, refined, or reversed, but indecision consumes time and opportunity and often becomes a decision by default. The quote reflects a common theme in modern self-management and leadership literature—speed of action and learning loops (decide, act, evaluate, adjust) tend to outperform prolonged hesitation, especially in competitive or fast-changing environments.