Costly followers are not to be liked; lest while a man maketh his train longer, he make his wings shorter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Expensive followers drain resources and reduce your ability to act freely.
- In plain terms
- Spending too much on followers limits your own freedom.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid hiring costly followers if it hinders your action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do your followers serve you or drain you?
- Is your team efficient?
Another view
Sometimes experienced followers cost more but save time.
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