"It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment."
Marcus Tullius Cicero
First Century BC Roman Statesman
First Century BC Roman Statesman
Well I have to think that being a world class sprinter does require muscle, speed and at least some physical dexterity; however I also believe that the business equivalents (most money, best people, best product) can and often are trumped by smaller, more nimble companies with greater desire, focus and energy.
It comes down to continually looking for ways to improve and never is that more necessary than when you are the leader.
It comes down to continually looking for ways to improve and never is that more necessary than when you are the leader.
I used to question the point of having perfection as a goal but no more. Sure you will never achieve it but just trying to will often be enough to stay ahead of others; particularly those who think "good enough" really is.
ReplyDeleteSomeone whose opinion I respected once told me "If you think you are finished you probably are."
ReplyDeleteHe wasn't using "finished" in the sense of having completed a task. He meant it in terms of being out of the game, over and done.