It is pleasant to be admitted into the birth-chamber of a great idea destined to be translated into action.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It feels good to see a big idea move from conception to actual action.
- In plain terms
- Seeing ideas become action is pleasant.
- What can you take from it?
- Watching ideas become real feels good.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer ideas or action?
- How do you value implementation?
Another view
Ideas that fail to act may still hold value.
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