Sunday, June 28, 2026

Right In Front of You

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It isn't possible or necessary to solve every problem. Focus on the problem in front of you.

Solving that first problem builds momentum and experience for solving the next problem. You'll never solve them all, but imagine how much better things will be after you've solved the ones right in front of you.

-- doug smith

 

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