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What does it mean?
A directive to focus forward or on the goal rather than the path.
In plain terms
Keep your eyes on the objective.
What can you take from it?
Direction defines success.

Where it applies

  • combat
  • sports

Putting it to work

  • team briefing
  • motivation

Questions to consider

  • What is your current gate?
  • Why look down?

Another view

It is vague without context on what the gate is.

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