Died Quote by Hannah Whitall Smith
“I wonder how many of our tombstones will have to be inscribed with the epitaph 'Died of too many meetings'?”
About This Quote
It humorously suggests that excessive meetings can be fatal to productivity and morale.
In simple terms: Too many meetings can ruin you.
Key Takeaway
Limit meeting time.
Themes
productivity
workplace culture
humor
Mood
frustrated
ironic
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- corporate environments
- project teams
- remote work
- startup culture
- academic meetings
Key Concepts
time management
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How many meetings do you attend weekly?
- What could replace a meeting in your role?
A Different Perspective
Not all meetings are unnecessary; some are essential for coordination.
![“The other day, the way people [do] who are approaching their 80th birthday, I was thinking about all the last business - funerals and where do you want to be buried - and I thought if anything were to be inscribed on my tombstone, I said let it be that.” quote by Frederick Buechner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f74/frederick-buechner-883_birthday_the-other-day-the-way-people-do-who-are_2742577.jpg)
