Organizations exist to enable ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
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You want to dig your well where you have the best chance of finding water with the least amount of digging
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus your efforts where they are most likely to yield results.
This quote emphasizes the importance of strategically choosing where to invest your time and resources. By understanding your environment and identifying the areas with the greatest potential for success, you can achieve your goals more efficiently and effectively, minimizing wasted effort and maximizing outcomes.
Themes
StrategyEffortSuccessPlanningWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a business meeting when discussing resource allocation.
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