I'm always trying to think of ways to make something more…
“I'm always trying to think of ways to make something more efficient. If I have to do something once, that's fine. If I have to do it twice, I'm kind of annoyed. And if I have to do it three times, I'm going to try to automate it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He seeks efficiency, tolerating one-time tasks, dislikes repetition, and automates after three repeats.
In simple terms: Efficiency drives automation after repeated effort.
Automate repetitive tasks early.
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When to use this quote
- software development
- business operations
- personal workflow
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does automation hinder creativity?
- How many repeats justify automation?
Automation may overlook nuanced improvements.