Well, now that he's finished one building, he'll go write four books about it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some architects prioritize writing about their work over continuing to build.
- In plain terms
- Architects sometimes write more books than they build buildings.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on doing rather than talking about doing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is talking enough?
- How much output is too much?
Another view
Documentation can spread important knowledge.
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