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Volume: 51 (1967)

Issue: 1. (January)

First Page: 169

Last Page: 169

Title: Look Before You Leap: ABSTRACT

Author(s): G. R. Schoonmaker

Article Type: Meeting abstract

Abstract:

Like it or not, petroleum exploration is in the midst of a technological revolution that is spawning whirlwinds of new tools, methods, and thoughts to be evaluated and mastered by the explorationist. The continued sophistication of the abilities and techniques of today's explorationist, as difficult as it is desirable to achieve, will prove an economic boon only when accompanied by careful planning--a look before leaping.

Basically, the explorationist is a businessman applying specialized scientific knowledge to the discovery of profitable reserves. To avoid the costly financial burden and stupefying mental load of seeking new reserves by "Previous HitbruteTop science," i.e., using every tool and technique extant, he needs a fundamental of any well-ordered enterprise, that of having a working plan for both corporate and personal success. An effective plan of action can not be made until objectives or goals are defined and set. Only then can plans for accomplishment be made, plans that fit the objectives and capabilities of the individual or corporation. Such plans followed by a well-thought-out program, using only those tools, techniques, and mental resources necessary, constitute a "look before leaping" to success.

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