The 5th Knot - A Lesson in Never Quitting

How far are you willing to push yourself to get what you want?

David Brown

March 30, 2018 1 minute read

There are few things that drive success more than simply never giving up. Rob O'Neill tells a great story about what never quitting really means.

Quote: You're not having a bad life; you're having a bad day. Saying never quit and never quitting are two different things. Rob O'Neill retired Navy SEAL

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Every contractor will navigate very predictable stages of growth. Each of these represents about a tripling of headcount and requires different leadership focus, strategies, structures, and systems. Stress and failure points are also very predictable.

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Changes - Impacts Beyond the Direct Costs

Contractors don't typically see the full negative impact of changes and, therefore, don’t put the right level of resources into their management.

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Being a Leader - SODOTO

“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” - Jack Welch; Retired CEO of General Electric