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What does it mean?
The specific path is less important than the general direction of travel.
In plain terms
Direction matters more than the path.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize your overall direction over the details of the journey.

Where it applies

  • planning
  • life choices

Putting it to work

  • setting direction

Questions to consider

  • How do you choose your direction?
  • Does the path matter?

Another view

This ignores cases where the path determines the outcome.

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