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Idiots lack imagination, coupled with the tunnel vision - means the ship will be submerged before they realize it hit an iceberg. You not only need to do or say things that warrant attention, you need to exaggerate them so much he can't possibly fail to notice.
— John Hoover (consultant)
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Idiots lack imagination, coupled with the tunnel vision - means the ship will be submerged before they realize it hit an iceberg. You not only need to do or say things that warrant attention, you need to exaggerate them so much he can't possibly fail to notice." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About John Hoover (consultant)
John Hoover is an author and former executive with Mcgraw-Hill and Walt Disney Company. He has also written for Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Publishers Weekly. He has a PhD in organizational dynamics and has worked with major corporations and government entities to develop people-centered communication strategies and relationships.
About John Hoover (consultant)
John Hoover is an author and former executive with Mcgraw-Hill and Walt Disney Company. He has also written for Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Publishers Weekly. He has a PhD in organizational dynamics and has worked with major corporations and government entities to develop people-centered communication strategies and relationships.
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