Snakes and Scorpions

@LittleWonderLee brings this Egyptian proverb to the table:

Because we focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

Dangers come in many forms; some obvious, others not so much.  And not only dangers; opportunities, as well, may be missed as you focus on one task.

This is easier for an organization to handle than for an individual, as the organization can assign some people to focus on one task while others watch for incoming dangers and opportunities.

Yet even the individual is able to balance himself.  While you are attending to a task, keep a weather eye out for other issues.  Take the time to take a break from your task, and use part of that time to look for other problems.

Don’t get stung by that scorpion.