"I suppose they are busily chopping wood and don't have the time to sharpen their axe."

Rainer I never heard that one before but I like it. But I'm sure that's not the case.

Perhaps, "take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves". Which they seem to be doing. Guess it will all come together when the time is right and then "the big things" will be clamoring for a seat on the bus.