Bruce Barton
Bruce Fairchild Barton (1886–1967) was an American author and pioneering advertising executive who co-founded the agency that became BBDO and wrote The Man Nobody Knows (1925). He was active in Republican politics and promoted modern advertising methods and leadership themes reflected in his quote about continual change.
Quotes by Bruce Barton
Quotes: 2
Change as Lifeblood: Stopping Becomes the End
Because change is a practice, not a slogan, systems matter. Short learning loops—weekly retrospectives, U.S. Army–style after-action reviews, and pre-mortems (Gary Klein, HBR, 2007)—turn experience into upgraded judgment. Small bets and 90‑day experiments reduce risk while compounding insight; structured feedback from customers and peers exposes blind spots before they calcify. Finally, curate for discovery: read adjacent fields, rotate roles, and regularly sunset a comfortable habit you’ve outgrown. In closing the loop with Barton, these rituals ensure you are never “through changing”—and therefore, never through. [...]
Created on: 10/20/2025
Nothing Splendid Has Ever Been Achieved Except by Those Who Dared Believe That Something Inside Them Was Superior to Circumstance - Bruce Barton
This quote serves as a reminder that transformation and success often start from within. It underscores the idea that personal evolution and inner growth are essential in surpassing difficulties and achieving greatness. [...]
Created on: 10/11/2024