Leading By Starting
“‘It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish,’ as my old gaffer used to say.” The leadership lesson in this phrase from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring is that procrastination or hesitation often causes tasks to become more daunting and time-consuming than they need to be.
Effective leaders understand the importance of taking initiative and starting work promptly. By beginning sooner rather than later, we can manage challenges more effectively, maintain momentum, and reduce the risk of projects becoming overwhelming. This quote emphasizes that decisive action and early engagement are key to successful leadership and accomplishing goals efficiently.
Byron's Babbles 
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