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I think a simple rule of business is, if you do the things that are easier first, then you can actually make a lot of progress.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Tackle simpler tasks first to achieve greater progress in business.
Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes the importance of prioritizing easier tasks in business to facilitate significant overall progress. By addressing simpler challenges initially, one can build momentum and effectively manage more complex issues as they arise, leading to a more successful outcome.
Themes
BusinessProgressTasksSimplicitySuccess
In practice
Example use cases
During a business seminar, I shared this quote to illustrate the importance of prioritizing tasks.
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