“Talk doesn’t cook rice.”

- Chinese Proverb

These four simple words say so very much about life at work. Intelligence is helpful, but grit makes the difference. Vision is important, but effort is essential. Planning is valuable, but execution is what counts. Lots of people “talk the talk,” but far fewer people “walk the walk.” Be the one who gets things done, and “the bowl of rice” will be yours.

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