The Big Themes:

• Abe Lincoln: Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four hours sharpening the ax.
• No analysis paralysis: As you prepare to lock down your decision, you must be sure that the core problem you’re trying to solve is clearly outlined in your statement of work.
• Don’t boil the ocean: Our magic number is around three alternatives that you’re shortlisting before making a final decision.
• These trusted partners: When you find a partner that can challenge your ideas and make you think outside the box, that’s definitely a sign of somebody that could really be beneficial for your project.

The Big Quotes:

“Certainly Raven Intel is a great place where you can get peer review information written by other customers.”

“Celebrate your success in the end – and then do a look back and see what worked what didn’t.”

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