Think Big, Work small
In agile, you should take an iterative approach to the work. But it must be done with a bigger strategy in mind. The small amounts of work must lead to a larger outcome, not necessarily an up front designed outcome, but a goal1.
1. Yip, J. Guiding principle: Think Big, Work Small. https://jchyip.medium.com/guiding-principle-think-big-work-small-8fb1fce6dd97 (2022).