Five years Quote by Rolf Dobelli
““rate your projects more objectively. Try it out: Whenever you have invested a lot of time and effort into something, stand back and examine the result—only the result. The novel you’ve been tinkering with for five years and that no publisher wants: Perhaps it’s not Nobel-worthy after all. The MBA you felt compelled to do: Would you really recommend it? And the woman you’ve been chasing for years: Is she really better than bachelorette number two who would say yes right away?””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli, 2013
Assess projects and relationships by focusing solely on outcomes, removing personal bias and emotional attachment.
In simple terms: Judge only the result, ignoring effort or feelings.
Key Takeaway
Evaluate outcomes objectively.
Themes
objectivity
self‑assessment
decision‑making
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
advice
self‑help
When to use this quote
- career projects
- personal relationships
- creative work
- education choices
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
evaluation
prioritization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance objective evaluation with learning from effort?
- What criteria ensure fair assessment?
A Different Perspective
Outcome alone may ignore context and growth from effort.
