Going faster in the wrong direction just gets you lost sooner.

Mental Sparks:

• The real cost of unclear goals is wasted years, not wasted hours.
• Urgency without clarity creates burnout, not progress.
• Pausing to think feels slow, but it’s the fastest way to move forward.

Insights & Lessons:
Early in my career, I thought speed was the advantage. The quicker I could reply, decide, or execute, the more value I could create. But I learned that speed without clarity only amplifies mistakes down the road.

I once rushed a client data dashboard in 24 hours, proud of how fast I moved. Weeks later, I had to rework the entire thing because the real need hadn’t been clarified. That mistake cost far more time than I saved.

When you take time to define the problem clearly, solutions become obvious, and execution gets easier. In business, that can mean taking an extra day to refine the proposal or report before rushing to deliver. In personal projects, it might be stepping back to ask why you’re pursuing something before investing months into it.

Slowing down to clarify doesn’t mean being slow. It means making sure that every step counts.

Daniel’s Daily Lens — What’s Working for Me This Week:
Before starting any major task, I confirm the exact outcome I want in one sentence. It forces me to get specific and often changes how I approach the actual work.

Quote Worth Keeping:
“If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.” — Yogi Berra

Practical Takeaway:
Before your next decision, write this down: “Success looks like ___.” Don’t move forward until you can fill in the blank.

Keep building,
Daniel