Bill, I don't do Windows.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A statement of independence or refusal to follow standard methods.
- In plain terms
- I will not use this common system or tool.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay true to your own methods even when others expect conformity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it right to reject the status quo?
- Does efficiency matter more than comfort?
Another view
Refusing standard tools can isolate you from teams.
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