A hundred objective measurements didn't sum the worth of a garden; only the delight of its users did that. Only the use made it mean something.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True value comes from human experience rather than quantifiable data.
- In plain terms
- People's enjoyment matters more than measurements.
- What can you take from it?
- Measure worth by how it feels to users.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives your work value?
- How do you measure success?
Another view
Quantifiable data still helps guide improvements.
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