The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Big tasks start with small actions.
- In plain terms
- Removing a mountain begins with carrying stones.
- What can you take from it?
- Start big tasks with small steps.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is small always best?
- When do you need big leaps?
Another view
It oversimplifies complex systemic problems.
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