tail chasing
Endless circular motion
Tail chasing is the behavior of a dog or cat spinning in circles trying to catch its own tail—amusing to watch, futile to perform.
Figuratively, it describes any activity that consumes effort without progress: We spent the whole meeting tail chasing instead of making decisions.
The image captures perfectly the sensation of being busy while accomplishing nothing.
- spinningRevolving around an axis
- circlesEquidistant curves from centers
- running in circlesRepetitive, fruitless activity
- going in circlesFutile repetitive motion
- dogDomesticated barking mammal
puppy · dog behavior · dizzy · obsessive · futile · loop · whirling · spinning wheels · neurotic · boredom · playful · compulsive · round · self-defeating · hamster wheel · rat race · pursuit · frenzy
tail chasingmaking headway
Achieving forward progress
achievement · accomplishment · breakthrough · advancement · getting results
tail chasingstrategic planning
Defining organizational direction systematically
meaningful work · laser focus · keeping one's eye on the ball
tail chasingefficiency
Productive without waste
streamlined process · direct approach · straight line · shortest path · cutting to the chase
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