Achieve Quote by John E Ferling
“I spent an incredible amount of time during my teaching career serving on committees. I now regard the lion's share of the time spent in committee work as having been wasted. One of the great lessons learned by those who achieve is how to manage time.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Reflections on Academic Service, 1998
Committee work often feels like wasted time; effective time management is key to achievement.
In simple terms: Committees can be inefficient; manage time wisely.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize high-impact tasks, limit committee overload.
Themes
time
efficiency
career
committees
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
professional
motivational
When to use this quote
- academic career
- project management
- organizational leadership
Key Concepts
productivity
opportunity cost
focus
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks truly advance your goals?
- How can committees be made more effective?
A Different Perspective
Committees may still provide networking and insight.
