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What does it mean?
Organizations or bodies only talk about efficiency or health when they are weak. Strong entities focus on their aims rather than their processes.
In plain terms
Weak people talk about efficiency while strong people talk about their goals.
What can you take from it?
Focus on your aims rather than your processes to maintain strength.

Where it applies

  • business management
  • personal health
  • organizational culture

Putting it to work

  • focus on goals
  • build strength first
  • avoid efficiency obsession

Questions to consider

  • Why do weak organizations focus on efficiency?
  • What do strong people prioritize?

Another view

Sometimes talking about processes is necessary even when things are going well.

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