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“Planning is like "pointing yourself" in the direction of a target...no more than that. Let your power then redefine the target, and re-point you in the correct direction. Think of it like this: An arrow is never going to hit the target unless it's in flight. If you sit around and wait for God to…” quote by Lee Carroll
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“Planning is like "pointing yourself" in the direction of a target...no more than that. Let your power then redefine the target, and re-point you in the correct direction. Think of it like this: An arrow is never going to hit the target unless it's in flight. If you sit around and wait for God to shoot the arrow, nothing is going to happen.”

Lee Carroll

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Action is required to achieve goals; waiting passively yields no results, so one must actively pursue targets.

In simple terms: Take action, don’t wait.

Key Takeaway

Act now to move toward your goals.

Themes

initiative goal‑setting faith

Mood

inspirational pragmatic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • personal projects
  • spiritual practice
  • team leadership

Key Concepts

agency spiritual empowerment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take today?
  • How do you balance faith and effort?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on self‑reliance may ignore external factors.

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