I seldom think of politics more than 18 hours a day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Johnson claims he dedicates almost all his waking hours to political matters.
- In plain terms
- I think about politics nearly all day every day.
- What can you take from it?
- Politics can consume a leader's entire focus.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What consumes most of your mental energy?
- Is total focus always a good thing?
Another view
Saying you think about something often does not mean it is effective.
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