Execution is everything


That's what you'll find in most places and insights. "Execution is everything".

That's a common (mis)conception.

Knowing how to execute the right thing is everything.

Execution can be done by anyone, meaning you can always find someone to do the thing (either by training or hiring).

Coming with the different, bold idea is also something learnable. It takes more time, as it's not a formula. (It's about breaking them)

You can even be amazing at executing the great idea. Yet if you miss the right thing for the idea to thrive, how good is it executing anyways?

Do the thinking. Know how to make it real. Make it real.

The 3 are "everything".

Rod Aparicio

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