Quote by Colin Powell

90 percent of my time is spent on 10 percent of the world.

90 percent of my time is spent on 10 percent of the world.

Summary

This quote means that the person spends the majority of their time and focus on a small fraction of the world or specific tasks that are most important or require the most attention. It suggests that they prioritize and invest their efforts efficiently, dedicating the majority of their time to the most essential or impactful activities, while ignoring the less significant ones.

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By Colin Powell

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