When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.Confucius
“The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.”
“The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.”
— CONFUCIUS
Philosopher · 551 – 479
Chinese philosopher whose teachings in the Analects shaped East Asian ethics, education, and governance for two millennia.
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