Finding an answer takes less time than figuring out what it means.

Having ten good ideas takes less time than crafting a great one.

Writing an email takes less time than communicating an actual point.

Telling someone how to do something takes less time than teaching them why.

Getting it done takes less time than getting it done right.

Thomas Friedman wrote a great piece in the New York Times this week called Average Is Over. But average is often what we’re asked for – find an answer, write an email, get it done.

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