Long time Quote by Ken Puddicombe
““I had lunch with the staff of one of my old companies once. They were all people with whom I had worked except one particular girl who was new to the department. She said that she felt she had known me for a long time although we had never met. She said that they were still following the policies and procedures I had written way back then. Your writing, it appears, will survive long after you’re gone.” –Ken Puddicombe.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Medium post “The Longevity of Good Writing”, 2021
Well‑crafted policies and procedures persist beyond the author, influencing future teams even without personal interaction.
In simple terms: Good writing outlives its writer.
Key Takeaway
Create clear, lasting documentation.
Themes
legacy
documentation
influence
continuity
Mood
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- new hires
- policy reviews
- process audits
- team onboarding
Key Concepts
policy design
knowledge transfer
organizational memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a document timeless?
- When should you update legacy policies?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on old documents can hinder innovation.
