Every advantage in the past is judged in the light of the final issue.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Past success is evaluated by final outcomes.
- In plain terms
- History judges based on the end result.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on lasting impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How will I be judged?
- What defines success?
Another view
Process matters too.
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