The great secret of power is never to will to do more than you can accomplish.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Power comes from only attempting what you can actually achieve.
- In plain terms
- Real power is knowing your limits.
- What can you take from it?
- Set realistic goals to maintain influence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you stretch beyond current abilities?
- How does humility affect leadership?
Another view
Being overly cautious may limit growth.
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