Easy Quote by Pierre Trudeau
“If there is anything that puzzles me in this game, it is that the longer that you are in the job of prime minister, the harder you have to work to do your job. With anything else …you get to know the ropes pretty well and it becomes easy. I feel the more you know, the more you have to know and the more problems come at you. It is certainly not because I do not delegate.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Government, Pierre Trudeau, 1970
Longer tenure in a demanding role increases complexity and workload, despite familiarity.
In simple terms: More experience brings more challenges.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that seniority can raise expectations.
Themes
leadership
complexity
experience
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advisory
analytical
When to use this quote
- government work
- career advancement
- policy making
- team management
Key Concepts
political science
organizational dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance deepening expertise with growing demands?
- What strategies help manage increasing complexity?
A Different Perspective
Even with expertise, responsibilities can expand faster than capacity.
