We don’t see things the same way up close as we do from a distance. It’s a physical fact that often translates in the way we view and conduct our work. Perspective makes a difference.

When we’re concentrating on the details of a project, the view narrows and our focus sharpens. We find ourselves immersed in the clockworks like a watchmaker. We can see the interconnected mechanical pieces and the minutest details, but we may be unable to tell what time it is. (Viewing formulas within the cells of Excel sheets is the modern-day equivalent of this exercise!)

It helps to occasionally take a step back from our work for a wider and longer view, since that is what gives us the perspective we need to know where to focus next. The ability to zoom in and then back out is a skill worth developing.

The answers you seek aren’t always in the tiny details, but they might be if you know where to look. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for, or can’t see the City for the Streets, try changing your perspective.

Tempus Maximize!