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“The price of progress is trouble, and I must be making a lot of progress.” quote by Charles Erwin Wilson
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“The price of progress is trouble, and I must be making a lot of progress.”

Charles Erwin Wilson

About This Quote

Source Speech: Business Conference, 1955

Progress brings problems; advancing often creates new challenges.

In simple terms: Advancing creates new issues.

Key Takeaway

Balance progress with caution.

Themes

progress risk innovation

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

philosophical pragmatic

When to use this quote

  • corporate strategy
  • technology adoption
  • policy making
  • personal development

Key Concepts

growth trade-offs management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What costs are hidden in your progress?
  • How to mitigate emerging problems?
A Different Perspective

Too much focus on progress can ignore sustainability.

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