Smart & Lazy to Sharpen the Axe (#021)

How a German Field Marshal's 4 types of soldier sparked thoughts on focus, taking time to reflect, and the meaning of a word being closer to Homer Simpson or getting more done. We go from $10,000 per hour thinking onto the approach of Abraham Lincoln in cutting down a tree and focusing on the precious few. Topics explored: Von Manstein's 4 types of soldier and what they're good forThe danger of hard working futility and the effect on others around themVon Moltke's version, the dumb and energetic make things happen, the wrong thingsLazy is such a loaded wordIs it Homer Simpson or is it focus?Take time to reflect$10,000 per hour thinking of Perry MarshallWhat Abraham Lincoln said about trees, preparation and axesA blunt vs a sharp axe, the force multiplier for greater leverageCompound interest on effortBe mindful of your zoomThe 80/20, focusing on the precious fewIf you're interested in more visit ▶ https://almcbride.com/minicoursefor a free email minicourse on how to gain the psychological edge in your negotiations and critical conversations along with a helpful negotiation prep cheat sheet.If you enjoyed this episode of Dealing with Goliath Podcast, hit subscribe to hear about our latest episodes.