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“Business is the six inches right in front of your face”
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What It Means
Focus on solving immediate obvious problems rather than complex long-term planning
Why It Matters
Prevents analysis paralysis and forces action on what actually matters right now
When It's True
During rapid growth phases, operational crises, or when overwhelmed by strategic options
When It's Risky
For major strategic decisions, capital allocation, or fundamental business model changes
How to Apply
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Identify the most obvious current problem
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Focus only on that one issue
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Execute quickly
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Move to next obvious problem
Example Scenario
“Instead of complex growth planning, simply analyze best vs worst customers and focus marketing on the best segment”