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Mentor Wisdom: "In business, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield." — Warren Buffett
Mentor Lesson: Tomorrow's opportunities hide in fog
Warren Buffett drives his 2006 Cadillac DTS to the office every morning, passing the same Dairy Queen he bought decades ago.
The Oracle of Omaha figured out something most of us learn the hard way - yesterday's disasters look ridiculously obvious while tomorrow's opportunities hide in thick fog.
Think about your last business decision that went sideways. Remember how obvious the warning signs look now?
That client who seemed sketchy from day one but you took them anyway.
The product launch you rushed without proper testing.
The partnership that had red flags waving like a NASCAR race.
Looking back, everything makes perfect sense. The dots connect beautifully. You can see exactly where things went wrong and what you should have done differently.
Crystal clear vision, right?
But here's the kicker... that same clarity vanishes the moment you look ahead.
Tomorrow's decisions feel murky and uncertain. You second-guess yourself constantly. Analysis paralysis kicks in harder than a mule.
Warren's wisdom cuts deep because reflection teaches us patterns, but action moves us forward.
The sweet spot lives right between learning from yesterday's mistakes and making today's bold moves.
Smart entrepreneurs do both.
They study their wins and losses like game film, then use those insights to make better calls going forward. They don't get stuck replaying old footage or freeze up staring at the foggy road ahead.
As promised, wisdom in under a minute.
Talk soon,
-Chris
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