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What does it mean?
Do not ignore small wins while chasing big goals. Meaningful steps matter more.
In plain terms
Focus on small wins even if you have big goals.
What can you take from it?
Celebrate small achievements on the way to big goals.

Where it applies

  • career
  • goals
  • projects

Putting it to work

  • track small wins
  • plan steps

Questions to consider

  • Are you ignoring small wins?
  • What small step matters now?

Another view

Big goals sometimes need full focus.

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