The Devil is in the details, but so is salvation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- While details can cause problems, they are also where success is found.
- In plain terms
- Details can ruin things or save them.
- What can you take from it?
- Pay attention to details because they can make or break a project.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did a detail save a project?
- What detail caused a failure for you?
Another view
Focusing on details can sometimes obscure the big picture.
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