Lincoln And The Axe
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2 min readFeb 23, 2024
Here’s the famous Abraham Lincoln quote:
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe
If you’re serious about becoming a better and more productive person, you’ll know what the above quote really means.
Preparation is key.
If you want to get something done well, make sure you have what you need before you do it.
That includes resources, environment and mindset.
Firemen don’t turn up to a raging fire and then spend ten minutes running around looking for a hose.
They’re ready. They’re prepared.
They have their equipment.
They have the area cordoned off so they can work safely.
They are focused on containing and then removing the fire.
Resources.
Environment.
Mindset.
The added dimension
The Lincoln quote goes deeper.
