Cannot Quote by Harri Holkeri
“You cannot make easy decisions unless you first commit yourself to hard solutions.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at International Conference on Conflict Resolution, 1995
Hard choices must be embraced before simpler options become viable, emphasizing commitment to difficult solutions first.
In simple terms: Commit to tough solutions before easy choices appear.
Tackle hard problems first.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- policy reform
- personal dilemmas
- team management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What hard solution are you avoiding?
- How does committing to difficulty shape outcomes?
Easy decisions may be superficial if underlying challenges aren't addressed.