Bigs Quote by Condoleezza Rice
“When you have big historic changes, there are going to be ups and downs... There are going to be peaks and valleys. Some things are going to go right. Some things are going to go wrong. But as long as the strategic direction is going in the right way, that's really what you have to judge.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Forum, 2016
Strategic direction matters more than short‑term fluctuations.
In simple terms: Focus on long‑term goals.
Key Takeaway
Maintain strategic focus despite ups and downs.
Themes
leadership
strategy
resilience
Mood
determined
steady
Type
leadership
motivational
When to use this quote
- business cycles
- policy implementation
- project management
- personal growth
Key Concepts
long‑term planning
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What is your guiding strategic vision?
- How do you handle setbacks?
A Different Perspective
Short‑term setbacks can be demotivating; requires patience.
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