Millionaires don't have astrologers, billionaires do.
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No problem can be solved until it is reduced to some simple form. The changing of a vague difficulty into a specific, concrete form is a very essential element in thinking.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Complex problems need to be simplified to find effective solutions.
J. P. Morgan emphasizes the importance of breaking down complex challenges into simpler, more manageable parts. This process of clarifying and specifying difficulties allows for clearer thinking and ultimately leads to effective problem-solving strategies.
Themes
Problem SolvingSimplicityClarityThinkingChallenges
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, one might reference this quote while discussing how to tackle a complex project by breaking it down into smaller tasks.
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