12 step Quote by Herbert Bayard Swope
“Formula for failure: Try to please everybody.”
About This Quote
Source Column: Social Commentary, Herbert Bayard Swope, 1935
Attempting to satisfy everyone leads to diluted effort and inevitable failure.
In simple terms: Trying to please all causes failure.
Key Takeaway
Focus on core values, not universal approval.
Themes
leadership
decision making
authenticity
Mood
reflective
direct
Type
strategic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- personal relationships
- public policy
Key Concepts
overextension
conflict avoidance
Questions to Reflect On
- Who do you need to please most?
- What values guide your decisions?
A Different Perspective
Universal approval is often impossible.
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