what does it mean? Abraham Lincoln once said, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." &nbsp; What do you think is the idea behind it?

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what does it mean?

Abraham Lincoln once said, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."

What do you think is the idea behind it?

17 Thg 08 2013 19:00

His message behind this quote is that preparation is a key ingredient to success. You would spend 4 hours sharperning the axe, allowing you to get a sharp axe. This means you can chop the trees within a short period of time. So always prepare for any task beforehand.

17 tháng 8 năm 2013

Preparation. Having the right tools for job makes the task easier and makes you more effectual and efficient. If the axe is sharp - i.e. the tools prepared - the cutting down will take less time.

18 tháng 8 năm 2013