|
A Turn of the Screw
There was an industrialist whose production line inexplicably broke down, costing him millions of dollars per day. He finally tracks down an expert who takes out a screwdriver, turns one screw, and then - as the factory cranks back to life - presents a bill for $100,000. Affronted, the factory owner demands an itemized invoice. The expert is happy to oblige: "For turning a screw: $1. For knowing which screw to turn: $99,999." Author: Oliver Burkeman in "The Guardian Weekend", August 13, 2011
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Author & SpeakerTerry is a sought after speaker who believes in the power of a story to motivate, inspire, and help others lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives. By combining his twelve-year cancer journey with his diverse business, athletic coaching, and hostage negotiating expertise, he delivers compelling yet relatable presentations for conferences, on-line events, panels, meetings, and seminars. Archives
September 2024
|
RSS Feed