Frog Quote by Peter Taylor
““A project manager was out walking in the countryside one day when a frog called out to her. She bent down, picked up the frog and put it in her pocket. The frog called out again, saying ‘If you kiss me I shall turn back into a handsome prince, and I’ll stay with you for a week as your lover.’ The project manager took the frog out of her pocket, smiled at it and put it back in. The frog called out once more. ‘If you kiss me and turn me back into a prince, I’ll stay with you for as long as you wish and do absolutely anything that you want.’ Again the project manager took the frog out of her pocket, smiled at it and put it back. Finally, the frog demanded ‘What’s the matter? You can turn me back into a handsome prince, and I’ll stay with you forever and do anything you want. Why won’t you kiss me?’ to which the project manager replied, ‘Understand, I’m a project manager. I simply don’t have time for a boyfriend, but a talking frog … that’s cool.””
About This Quote
Source Story: Project Management Anecdote, source unknown
A project manager values efficiency and prioritizes work over personal relationships, even when presented with a fantastical opportunity.
In simple terms: She chooses work over romance.
Key Takeaway
Focus on tasks, not distractions.
Themes
efficiency
prioritization
work-life balance
Mood
pragmatic
detached
Type
anecdotal
humorous
When to use this quote
- career meetings
- team leadership
- personal boundaries
- fantasy scenarios
Key Concepts
opportunity cost
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal opportunities have you declined for work?
- How do you balance efficiency with relationships?
A Different Perspective
May overlook meaningful personal connections for productivity.
