Leadership and Influence

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Gator Logic: Prioritize or Get Swamped

Gator Logic: Prioritize or Get Swamped

When life feels like a swamp full of snapping jaws, it’s easy to panic and try to handle everything at once. But wisdom — especially the kind passed down through military grit — says otherwise. “Focus on the closest alligator to the boat.” In other words, prioritize the most immediate threat, solve that, then move on. That’s not just survival; it’s strategy. Welcome to Gator Logic — where clear-headed prioritization keeps you afloat.