This is one of the great insights that shaped my thinking as a 20-something businessman. It struck home – hard – and has been a quote I’ve kept nearby since first reading it.
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One person has the skill to hammer brass into the most exquisite shapes and to engrave elaborate patterns on to it. Another has the skill to make furniture, joining together different pieces of wood so firmly that no one can break them apart. A third person can spin the finest yarn, while a fourth weaves it into cloth. A fifth craftsperson can lay stones one on …