The compass and the clock will only bring value to us if we know how to use them properly. These are two very important tools with two very different purposes. We do not want to confuse the two.

Let’s look at the true story of Roald Amundsen and his trek to be the first team to reach the South Pole in 1911. His destination was known from the very beginning, and that never changed. His compass provided the direction that he needed to be successful. It allowed his team to stay on course. The compass always pointed to his "true north," which in his case allowed him to head in the opposite direction since he was heading to the South Pole. He never had to fear about the direction he was heading because his faith was in the compass along with some maps from those who had attempted the trek before him. His effectiveness was driven by this faith in his compass and the guidance from the maps.