I have never yet seen any plan which has not been mended by the observation of those who were much inferior in understanding to the person who took the lead in the business.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Plans often improve when reviewed by people less skilled than the leader.
- In plain terms
- Even less skilled people can help fix plans.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek feedback from others to improve your plans.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who should review your plans?
- How does feedback help?
Another view
Not all feedback from inferior minds is useful.
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