Monday, February 23, 2015

Quote of the Week

Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax. - Abraham Lincoln.


Okay, who thinks this has anything to do with chopping down a tree? Maybe it's about always keeping your axes sharp?

I think it is about being prepared for the task ahead. If you have a project to complete or problem to solve and are running on a deadline, it pays to take some time to prepare so you are not working out the solution on the fly.

Bottom line... being prepared will help you accomplish your tasks more easily.



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6 comments:

  1. Yup. That's how I see it. Do the work it takes to make for a good outcome.

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    1. Indeed, we're on the same page with this.

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  2. Yes, preparation is so important, I hadn't heard that quote before.

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    1. Hi Gillian, thanks for visiting Roses to Rainbows. This quote is new to me, too.

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  3. This is a hard one for me. While I agree with your take on this quote, I must confess I'm not always good at doing what you said. It's one of those life lessons that still a life lesson:~)

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    1. Hi Sara, there are times when I'm flying by the seat of my pants, too, especially during the writing challenges.

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