Work towards the cause, not the effect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Focus your efforts on the underlying purpose rather than just chasing specific outcomes.
- In plain terms
- Do the work that matters, not just what looks good.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize the cause over the result.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you chasing outcomes or building value?
- What cause drives your current work?
Another view
Sometimes results are the only way to validate a cause.
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