Hunt Antelope, Not Field Mice
Pursue worthy goals
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“Pursue worthy goals, commensurate to the time, energy, and attention required” — Stephen Schwarzman
Am I hunting antelope or field mice?
A lion is capable of hunting field mice, but the prize would not be sufficient reward for the energy required to do so. Instead, the lion focuses on the antelope, which require considerable energy to hunt but provide a sufficient reward.
In whatever you’re pursuing (a sales goal, healthy marriage, great friendship, etc), are you hunting antelope or field mice? Are you focusing on the big, important tasks that will provide sufficient reward for your energy? Or are you burning calories chasing the tiny wins that won’t move the needle?
Ask yourself this question from time to time and use your answer to refocus as necessary.
And remember: The lion hunting 50 field mice per day feels productive, but the lion hunting 1 antelope is effective.
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