The beginning is the most important part of the work.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asserts that the initial phase of any task holds the highest importance.
- In plain terms
- The start of a job is the most important part.
- What can you take from it?
- Invest effort early to ensure the success of the whole project.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a good start for a project?
Another view
It undervalues the need for mid-course corrections and adaptation.
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