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What does it mean?
People enjoy starting projects but avoid the work needed to keep them running.
In plain terms
Everyone likes building, not fixing.
What can you take from it?
Maintenance is as important as creation.

Where it applies

  • project management
  • home repair
  • organizational work

Putting it to work

  • plan for maintenance
  • value upkeep
  • allocate resources

Questions to consider

  • Why do we avoid maintenance?
  • How can you make maintenance appealing?

Another view

Sometimes building is more valuable than maintaining.

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