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What does it mean?
One never goes as far as when one doesn't know where one is going.
In plain terms
You can travel further when you have a clear destination.
What can you take from it?
Set clear goals to achieve greater progress.

Where it applies

  • career planning
  • travel
  • project management

Putting it to work

  • define objectives before acting
  • regularly review your direction

Questions to consider

  • What is your current destination?
  • How do you handle uncertainty?

Another view

Sometimes serendipity leads to unexpected breakthroughs.

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