“A good plan, violently executed now, is better than…
“A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week.” George S. Patton George S. Patton was a man with a celebrated military career. As one of the most highly regarded generals in the U.S. Army, he played a pivotal part in the defeat of the Nazis in Germany.
— from Decisions & Choices (Decision/Choice/Focus/Forethought/Consequences) · George S Patton
In the book
Define the win vividly first — the more concretely you can picture the benefit, the more surely you will move — and break it into a simple action plan; then do the most important thing first, one thing at a time, starting now. As Patton said, a good plan violently executed now beats a perfect plan next week; sometimes you simply must be bold and move before you can be sure. And protect your decision-making energy — the brain tires from choosing whether the stakes are large or small, so automate the small daily decisions and spend your freshest judgment on what actually matters. […] Get critique, then own it. Lay big decisions before trusted people who hunt for the weaknesses — and then make the call yours. Decide, then act now. A good plan executed today beats a perfect plan next week; act without hesitating. Protect your focus and forethought. Automate the small choices, spend your energy in your circle of influence, and choose with forethought, judgment, and values. — Decisions & Choices (Decision/Choice/Focus/Forethought/Consequences)