Successful Wildcatters have a common skill…the ability to see The Big Picture. Whether it is problem solving, negotiating, or long term strategizing, Wildcatters have an acute sense of prioritization. Wildcatters always ask themselves, what is the ultimate prize?
There are multiple sayings that serve as a warning to those who might dismiss the importance of The Big Picture:
Won the battle, but lost the war.
Stepping over dollars to pick up dimes.
Can’t see the forest for the trees.
So Wildcatters, as you navigate the treacherous waters of both your business and your personal life, make sure you step back and visualize your end game. The rewards are always located in The Big Picture, not in the individual brush strokes.
Very important reminder: While tremendous success requires a grasp of The Big Picture, you better surround yourself with the best advisers, accountants, consultants, and attorneys, because:
The Devil is in the details!!