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Orlando's grandfather once told him, "measure twice, cut once" because all too often people don't always measure correctly.
But this project is meant to teach about something more crucial than the importance of "measure twice, cut once." It's part of a program that sows the seeds of religious diversity, understanding, and tolerance.
Time-management tips Especially likes three of Stephen Covey's seven tips for highly effective people: Start with the end in mind; first things first; measure twice, cut once. With this approach, "Things take on a more appropriate perspective and order can be brought to chaos."
After all, what company has never been burned for failing to practice the credo measure twice, cut once?
A seasoned carpenter once remarked: measure twice, cut once. Good advice when you're building a home, and an absolutely critical strategy if you are a residential property developer re-engineering your enterprise-wide information system (IS).
"Measure twice, cut once" is one of Ross Perot's favorite saws.
The old adage of "Measure twice, cut once" is rule one regarding guns.
Carpenters have a rule: Measure twice, cut once. The same is true for gardeners.
The plans I got from Project Dalek are really easy to follow and the main rule is "measure twice, cut once".
Measure twice, cut once. Oldest one in the book, but still true!
To be accurate, technicians had to rely on the carpenter's adage of "measure twice, cut once" to get secure readings.
As carpenters often say, "Measure twice, cut once."
As the tee-shirt wisdom goes, measure twice, cut once. (No doubt you sighed at that passively juiceless "his absence has been felt." Why not go on-line with what is real?
The old adage of "measure twice, cut once" applies, so chat with Karla and I'll bet between the two of you it will get sorted out up-front.
Follow the old carpenter's rule: Measure twice, cut once.
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