Amount Quote by B. C. Forbes
“Here's a pointer culled from the careers of men who have attained notable success: Don't sit in your office during the hours prospects can be seen. Do your office work before or after the hours during which possible customers can be reached. This may mean adding an hour or two quite often to your day's work; but in times like this particularly, the securing of a satisfactory amount of business through the expenditure of an extra hour or two a day is not an unreasonable price to pay.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Business Success, B. C. Forbes, 1975
Success often requires working outside typical hours to reach customers when they are available, even if it means extra effort.
In simple terms: Work when customers are available, even if it means extra time.
Key Takeaway
Adjust schedule to match client availability.
Themes
productivity
time management
customer focus
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
advice
strategic
When to use this quote
- sales calls
- client meetings
- networking events
- remote work
- flexible scheduling
Key Concepts
Opportunity cost
customer behavior
work-life balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance extra work with personal well‑being?
- What strategies ensure the extra time yields sufficient return?
A Different Perspective
Extra hours may lead to burnout or diminish personal time.
