Most men of business think 'Anyhow this system will probably last my time. It has gone on a long time, and is likely to go on still.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Business owners often assume current systems will last their lifetime without change.
- In plain terms
- People expect things to stay the same forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not assume systems are permanent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is your industry stable?
- What if things change soon?
Another view
Many stable systems do last long periods.
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