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My father always taught me to “use the right tool for the job.”

My father always taught me to “use the right tool for the job.”

November 27, 2016 Nate

Jim Rickards

My father always taught me to “use the right tool for the job.” An expert builder has a lot of tools in his toolkit and knows how to use them to get the job done in an expert manner.
When a builder goes to a job site to construct a house, he brings his hammer. The hammer may be the single most useful tool in home construction since it’s used for roofing, framing, and putting up walls.
Still, we all know it’s not the only tool in the toolkit. A builder wouldn’t get very far with just a hammer. He will need a saw, a ruler, a sander and a lot of other tools to get the job done.
Some tools, like a hammer, are used continually. Others, like a chisel, might be used infrequently, but are essential for specialized tasks.”


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