Border Quote by Scott Morrison
“I have a track record of under-promising and over-delivering, whether it's on the economy, border protection, welfare reforms.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Policy Overview, Scott Morrison, 2020
I consistently under-promise and over-deliver on economic, border, and welfare policies, highlighting a track record of exceeding expectations.
In simple terms: Under‑promise, over‑deliver on policies.
Key Takeaway
Set modest goals, exceed them.
Themes
politics
performance
accountability
Mood
assertive
political
Type
strategic
informative
When to use this quote
- campaign promises
- government reporting
- public trust
Key Concepts
public policy
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure over‑delivery?
- What risks exist in under‑promising?
A Different Perspective
Over‑promising can backfire if expectations are too low.
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