45. Use 10 Minutes Well
Man must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind him to the fact that each moment of his life is a miracle and a mystery.
—H.G. Wells
Contemporary philosopher William Irwin was asked what he thought the secret of effective leadership was. His answer was, “Learn to use 10 minutes intelligently. It will pay you huge dividends.”
Often what separates a great leader from a lousy manager is just that: the ability to use 10 minutes well.
The Irwin quote is one that we have on our office wall, reminding us that it really helps to have short, motivating quotations posted in plain view. It is a way to wake yourself up to your potential. Especially when you only have 10 minutes before your next appointment. Will you use it ...
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