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“When everyone is running the machine, and it's all working, there's a tendency to look at the short term and focus on incremental opportunities and not look ahead to the really big opportunities.” quote by Abigail Johnson
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“When everyone is running the machine, and it's all working, there's a tendency to look at the short term and focus on incremental opportunities and not look ahead to the really big opportunities.”

Abigail Johnson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Forbes Leadership Series, 2022

When everyone focuses on short‑term gains, they miss larger, transformative opportunities.

In simple terms: Look beyond immediate gains.

Key Takeaway

Seek big‑picture opportunities.

Themes

strategy vision growth

Mood

optimistic forward‑looking

Type

motivational strategic

When to use this quote

  • business development
  • investment decisions
  • career planning
  • product design

Key Concepts

Opportunity cost long‑term planning innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What big opportunity are you overlooking?
  • How can you balance immediate needs with future goals?
A Different Perspective

Short‑term focus can be financially rewarding.

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