Importance of Effort...
A giant ship engine failed. The ship's owners tried one expert after another, but none of them could figure out how to fix the engine.
Then they brought in an old man who had been fixing ships since he was a young man. He carried a large bag of tools with him, and when he arrived, he immediately went to work. He inspected the engine very carefully, top to bottom.
Two of the ship's owners were there, watching this man, hoping he would know what to do. After looking things over, the old man reached into his bag and pulled out a small hammer. He gently tapped something. Instantly, the engine lurched into life. He carefully put his hammer away. The engine was fixed!
A week later, the owners received a bill from the old man for ten thousand dollars.
"What?!" the owners exclaimed. "He hardly did anything!"
So they wrote the old man a note saying, "Please send us an itemized bill."
The man sent a bill that read:
Tapping with a hammer...... ......... ........ $2.00
Knowing where to tap........... ......... ...... $9,998.00
Effort is important, but knowing where to make an effort makes all the difference!
From Hong Kong
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55A giant ship engine failed. The ship's owners tried one expert after another, but none of them could figure out how to fix the engine.
Then they brought in an old man who had been fixing ships since he was a young man. He carried a large bag of tools with him, and when he arrived, he immediately went to work. He inspected the engine very carefully, top to bottom.
Two of the ship's owners were there, watching this man, hoping he would know what to do. After looking things over, the old man reached into his bag and pulled out a small hammer. He gently tapped something. Instantly, the engine lurched into life. He carefully put his hammer away. The engine was fixed!
A week later, the owners received a bill from the old man for ten thousand dollars.
"What?!" the owners exclaimed. "He hardly did anything!"
So they wrote the old man a note saying, "Please send us an itemized bill."
The man sent a bill that read:
Tapping with a hammer...... ......... ........ $2.00
Knowing where to tap........... ......... ...... $9,998.00
Effort is important, but knowing where to make an effort makes all the difference!
From Hong Kong
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Effort is undoubtedly crucial in problem-solving scenarios; however, the true value lies in the expertise and knowledge applied. This anecdote illustrates the profound impact of experience and skill in resolving complex issues efficiently. The old man's ability to pinpoint the exact location to tap on the engine showcases how expertise can lead to swift and effective solutions. In the realm of business management and organizational practices, this story emphasizes the importance of not just putting in effort but also understanding where and how to channel that effort for maximum impact. It serves as a reminder that combining hard work with strategic thinking and expertise can yield remarkable results in overcoming challenges.
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