Decades ago, Whitelaw Reid was the editor of the New York Tribune. The famous William Randolph Hearst was the media baron who was creating a syndicate of media and newspaper outlets around the the United States. When Hearst wanted to buy Reid’s newspaper he sent him the following telegram:
Whitelaw Reid, How much will you take for the Tribune? W.R. Hearst
Whitelaw Reid wrote back the following response:
William Randolph Hearst, “Three cents on weekdays, five cents on Sunday.” Reid.
Some decisions are easier because you have made up your mind based on your values, vision and morals. If you know who you are, what you are about, and where you are headed you don’t have to stress over every call. Maybe the problem is that so few people know what they stand for, and what they are trying to accomplish.
David Curry
