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What does it mean?
External tools and plans are ineffective without personal effort.
In plain terms
You must put in the effort for results.
What can you take from it?
Take ownership of your output and results.

Where it applies

  • starting projects
  • dealing with failure
  • team accountability

Putting it to work

  • check your input
  • commit to execution

Questions to consider

  • Are you doing enough?
  • What stops you from acting?

Another view

Some factors are beyond individual control.

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