Quote by John Ousterhout

The best performance improvement is the transition from the nonworking state to the working state.

The best performance improvement is the transition from the

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the most significant improvement in performance is not necessarily achieving a high level of productivity or effectiveness but rather the shift from being inactive or unproductive to actually getting work done. It highlights the importance of taking action and moving from a state of inertia to one of productivity, as even a small step towards progress can lead to significant improvement. Therefore, this quote puts emphasis on the initial transition towards a working state as the most crucial aspect of enhancing performance.

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By John Ousterhout

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