You’re running really low on gas,
but you’re rushing to make an
appointment. You reluctantly drive
right past the gas station and on to
your destination. Just over a mile later
your truck stalls, stutters, and stops. A
15-minute walk back to the gas station,
15 minutes back to your truck, and
you’re 30 minutes late and utterly
stressed. If you had just stopped at the
gas station in the first place, you’d be
only 5 minutes behind. If you had
filled up the night before on your way
home, you’d be right on time.
This is an example of a leverage
point — a brief moment of decision
that has great impact.
A Stitch in Time
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