The mid-day sun is too much for most eyes; one is dazzled even with its reflection. Be careful that too broad and high an aim does not paralyze your effort and clog your springs of action.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Overly ambitious goals can paralyze action; keep aims manageable.
- In plain terms
- Too high goals can stop you from acting.
- What can you take from it?
- Set achievable goals to avoid paralysis.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What goals stop you?
- How do you choose aims?
Another view
High goals can drive progress despite risk.
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