I found that but to glean after this man, is better than to be in at the harvest of others.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Learning from one person is better than joining in when others succeed.
- In plain terms
- Follow and learn from one person instead of crowds.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on quality over quantity in mentorship.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you follow?
- Why choose one path?
Another view
Sometimes group effort is necessary for success.
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