It's not how many hours you put in with a client or on a project. It's the quantity and quality of your energy - your focus and force - that determine whether that time is valuable.
Interpretation
Success is determined by the quality of your energy and focus rather than the number of hours worked.
This quote emphasizes that the effectiveness and value of work are not solely dependent on the time spent but are more closely tied to how engaged and focused one is during that time. It suggests that delivering high-quality energy and concentration can lead to more meaningful outcomes than simply working longer hours.
In practice
In a team meeting to discuss productivity improvement, this quote can highlight the importance of focused energy.
The most important asset you need to protect in order to manage the demands of a job or an investment portfolio is your production of energy. And, just like with money, if you do a great job managing your energy, you'll get a great return.
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As for accomplishments, I just did what I had to do as things came along.
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In all things, you need a good organization. You can have the best player in the world; if you do not have the best team, you will not win.
If you are honest with yourself and can look into a mirror and believe that you have given 100 percent, you should feel proud. If you cannot, then there is more work to be done.
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