The worst possible answer you can get to a question is: “It depends.”

It depends is often a cop out for fear of being proven wrong.

It is better to be prescriptive and wrong, than vague and right.

Getting a prescriptive answer leads to action which leads to learning.

An open ended answer simply extends action paralysis.

It depends is often a cop out for fear of not having enough information.

You need to come to terms that we never have perfect information,

but you have to make a decision and move forward anyway.

Next time someone tells you: “It depends”.

Ask them: “Depends on what?”

Then give them what they need so they push towards a clear action driven answer.