I read a lot of great books this year, a few of them I read on my phone. Whenever something struck me I would take a screen shot of the quote. I was going through pics on my old phone and came across this gem.
The quote is from Robinson Crusoe. At one point while stranded on the island Crusoe cuts down a large tree and then carves it out into a good sized boat. The entire ordeal takes Crusoe a considerable amount of time and energy. Crusoe stays motivated through the work with the hope that the boat will carry him away to freedom. After finishing the boat Crusoe realizes that he’s built it too far away from water and, try though he may, the boat is destined to be landlocked.
For those who seek to complete a project, launch a business or complete a goal it is always good to begin with the end in mind. Sometimes we have to go at it alone, like Crusoe, and it’s really important to know our strengths and weaknesses. Luckily we aren’t stranded on an uninhabited island when we endeavor on a new venture. We can build a team, learn from a mentor or otherwise ask for help.
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