Occupation: Journalist Birth: July 30, 1912 Death: November 25, 2002
The pursuit of excellence is gratifying and healthy. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic, and a terrible waste of time..
Success doesn't mean the absence of failures; it means the attainment of ultimate objectives..
Bottlenecks are usually at the tops of bottles..
If you ask people to do things and they usually don't get around to them, stop asking yourself, "What's the matter with people these days?" Instead, ….
Of all the time-saving techniques ever developed, perhaps the most effective is the frequent use of the word no..
Once you start something, finish it. Don't accumulate a backlog of unfinished projects..
Since the early bird catches the worm, it's a good idea to begin your day as soon as you can -- unless, of course, you happen to be a worm..
A few fat files are better than a lot of thin ones..
If you are too busy to exercise, you are too busy..
Perfection, fortunately, is not the only alternative to mediocrity. A more sensible alternative is excellence. Striving for excellence is stimulating….
The precise statement of any problem is the most important step in its solution..