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“Bannon, for instance, even driven by his imperative just to get things done, did not use a computer. How did he do anything? Katie Walsh wondered. But that was the difference between big visions and small. Process was bunk. Expertise was the last refuge of liberals, ever defeated by the big…” quote by Michael Wolff
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““Bannon, for instance, even driven by his imperative just to get things done, did not use a computer. How did he do anything? Katie Walsh wondered. But that was the difference between big visions and small. Process was bunk. Expertise was the last refuge of liberals, ever defeated by the big picture. The will to get big things done was how big things got done. “Don’t sweat the small stuff” was a pretty good gist of Donald Trump’s—and Steve Bannon’s—worldview. “Chaos was Steve’s strategy,” said Walsh.””

Michael Wolff

About This Quote

Source Book: “Fire and Fury” by Michael Wolff, 2018

Big visions often ignore details; success is driven by bold action and a willingness to bypass expertise, valuing chaotic strategy over meticulous process.

In simple terms: Bold action beats detailed process.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize decisive action.

Themes

leadership vision chaos strategy expertise

Mood

critical energetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurial ventures
  • political campaigns
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

big picture thinking process avoidance risk taking

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does chaos become counterproductive?
  • How can expertise be integrated without stifling vision?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting details can cause costly errors.

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