You should have a purpose driving everything that you do. When the boss asks you to do something, do you stop and ask him, "What's the purpose behind the request?" If you are like me, the answer is probably no. You just do it. But in the pit of your stomach you feel as though you are chasing flying purple unicorns. Along the chain of command, someone needs to stop and ask, "What's the purpose or what's the objective behind this request." You may not agree with it, but at least you are clear on why you are doing it. A clear and common purpose ensures that the right questions are asked and the right answers are provided. A purpose based on speculation ends up turning into lost productivity, zapped energy, and a lack of motivation -- all of which could be stopped if someone just asked one question.
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