"“**If I was to sum up the single biggest problem of senior leadership in the Information Age**,” four-star Marine Corps general and former secretary of defense [[James Mattis]] has said, “**it’s lack of reflection. Solitude allows you to reflect while others are reacting. We need solitude to refocus on prospective decision-making, rather than just reacting to problems as they arise**.”" ([Location 2297](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07QY3CZ9L&location=2297)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[mindfulness]], [[personal-values]], [[character]], [[responding-to-opportunities]], **Source** -- [[202409180133 - B - Stillness is the Key]]