In point of fact, the meteor was something like 30 km when it exploded. It was over north Waterloo and I was north of St Agatha. Two spherical clouds, and two explosions. Unfortunately, I was dealing with a goat that was trying to eat an oil truck's fuel line, goats having this optimistic 'Well, maybe it has become edible since they last time I tried this' worldview, and I missed seeing the explosions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life's mundane distractions can obscure major events.
- In plain terms
- I missed a huge explosion because I was handling a goat.
- What can you take from it?
- Small tasks distract from big moments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What big thing are you missing today?
Another view
It relies on a humorous and specific anecdote.
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