Robert Redford, the legendary actor, has announced that his latest movie will be his last. This revelation has sparked a series of interviews, where he shared a quote that has guided him throughout his life:

“For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business.” – T.S. Eliot.

Eliot’s words remind us of the value of taking initiative. Until you try, you never know the result.

“Trying” takes initiative—a mindset that drives you to act. Just this week, during a training session, our maintenance team was introduced to new ideas. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive; everyone learned something new. Our hope is that each person will go home and apply this newfound knowledge.

That’s initiative.

“Trying” also demands courage. It’s easy to stick with the familiar, but true progress comes from challenging the status quo, experimenting with alternatives, and refining the process.

That’s courage.

Finally, “trying” requires resilience. Initial attempts may not always succeed, but the key is to keep trying, learning, and improving.

That’s resilience.

Robert Redford values the quote about trying because it has led him to a fulfilling life. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes: “I’d rather say I’m sorry than I wish I had.” – Quincy Jones.

We aim to be a team that celebrates “trying.” With a group full of initiative, courage, and resilience, we’re on the right path.

– Howe Q Wallace Jr