How can any company know if its processes, products, people are safe? Only if everyone is watching and telling the truth. The first part can be assumed; the second cannot.
Margaret HeffernanRead
I regularly take my entrepreneurship students out walking because I want to get them in the habit of noticing and thinking about what they notice. They have to leave their phones behind to learn the basic lesson: Be where you are.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and awareness in learning and entrepreneurship.
Margaret Heffernan suggests that by taking students out for walks and encouraging them to notice their surroundings without the distraction of technology, they can develop a deeper level of awareness and critical thinking. The act of being present is a fundamental skill for entrepreneurs, as it fosters observation and engagement with the world, ultimately leading to more insightful and innovative ideas.
Themes
MindfulnessEntrepreneurshipAwarenessEducationObservationPresence
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at an entrepreneurship conference might use this quote to highlight the importance of staying present in the moment.
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