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What does it mean?
Fishing makes no sense if there are no fish in the lake.
In plain terms
If there are no fish, fishing is pointless.
What can you take from it?
Do not pursue goals without necessary resources.

Where it applies

  • business planning
  • project management
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • feasibility studies
  • resource checking

Questions to consider

  • Is the goal feasible?
  • Do you have the means?

Another view

Sometimes lack of resources spurs innovation.

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