There are three types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who say, 'What happened?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People are categorized by whether they initiate events, observe them, or react after.
- In plain terms
- People either act, watch, or ask what happened.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose to create events rather than observe them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which category describes you most?
- How can you initiate more?
Another view
Watching can sometimes be a strategic choice to learn.
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