Strategy is the art of making use of time and space. I am less concerned about the latter than the former. Space we can recover, lost time never.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Strategy prioritizes time over space, as time is irrecoverable.
- In plain terms
- Don't lose time; space can be regained.
- What can you take from it?
- Time management is critical in strategy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is more valuable, time or space?
- How does this apply to business?
Another view
Sometimes space is equally vital.
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