Ahead Quote by Abigail Johnson
“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.”
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.
Seek big‑picture opportunities.
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When to use this quote
- business development
- investment decisions
- career planning
- product design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What big opportunity are you overlooking?
- How can you balance immediate needs with future goals?
Short‑term focus can be financially rewarding.