Community Quote by Alan Briskin
“Developing wisdom in community is to constantly learn and relearn that expedience in the short term - whether for efficiency or profitability - can lead to disasters in the long term in financial, ecological, political, social, and spiritual spheres.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wisdom of Teams, 1999
Short‑term expediency for profit or efficiency often creates long‑term crises across financial, ecological, political, social, and spiritual domains.
In simple terms: Short‑term gains cause long‑term problems.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize sustainable, holistic decision‑making.
Themes
sustainability
short‑term vs long‑term
risk
systems thinking
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
ethical
strategic
When to use this quote
- investment planning
- policy drafting
- community projects
- corporate strategy
Key Concepts
economics
environmental ethics
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What metrics can gauge long‑term health?
- How to align profit with planetary stewardship?
A Different Perspective
Balancing immediate needs with future impact is challenging.
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