Action Quote by Calvin Coolidge
“In the discharge of the duties of this office, there is one rule of action more important than all others. It consists in never doing anything that someone else can do for you.”
About This Quote
Delegate tasks you can do yourself; avoid unnecessary dependence on others.
In simple terms: Do not ask others to do what you can handle.
Key Takeaway
Identify and own your responsibilities.
Themes
self‑reliance
efficiency
delegation
leadership
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
advisory
leadership
When to use this quote
- project management
- personal productivity
- team leadership
Key Concepts
personal responsibility
management theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Which tasks should you truly delegate?
- How does self‑reliance affect team dynamics?
A Different Perspective
Some tasks may truly require expertise.
![“Our magistrates discharge their duties best at the beginning; and fall off toward the end. [Lat., Initia magistratuum nostrorum meliora, ferme finis inclinat.]” quote by Tacitus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9d0/tacitus-1552_discharge_our-magistrates-discharge-their-duties-b_1867726.jpg)
