Quote by Kin Hubbard

It's pretty hard to be efficient without being obnoxious.

It's pretty hard to be efficient without being obnoxious.

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to be efficient and get things done, one may inadvertently come across as obnoxious or annoying to others. It implies that when someone is solely focused on achieving their goals efficiently, they may inadvertently overlook social niceties or disregard the feelings of other people in their pursuit of productivity. In essence, it highlights the difficulty of finding a balance between efficiency and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.

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Ability

By Kin Hubbard

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