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Effectiveness without values is a tool without a purpose.

Edward de Bono

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Edward de Bono
Age: 88 †
Born: 1933
Born: May 19
Died: 2021
Died: June 9
Philosopher
Physician
Psychologist
University Teacher
Republic of Malta
Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono
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This new meta-system is very much in favor of the self, but a self that is based on a proper sense of dignity, not on an inflated ego. A person who dare not admit he is wrong inflates his ego but weakens his self.
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Complexity means distracted effort. Simplicity means focused effort.
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Complexity creates confusion, simplicity focus.
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A discussion should be a genuine attempt to explore a subject rather than a battle between competing egos.
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They enjoy thinking. They enjoy being creative. They enjoy having ideas. Most people do not enjoy thinking at all.
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I'm tired of dreaming. I'm into doing at the moment. It's, like, let's only have goals that we can go after.
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