The difference between ideas and execution


Whenever I got ideas, I used to write them down on paper so I would not forget.

Over time, all I had was a bunch of paper with writing on it and very little action.

I hoarded them, never throwing them away because they were “good ideas.” But the truth is, I never had a plan to actually do them.

At first it was exciting. I felt like I had a bank of ideas ready to go.

But it was also overwhelming. I did not know where to start.

That is when I realized less is more.

You can only execute on one thing at a time. That means saying no more often or simply not entertaining every idea that comes up.

Today I keep a page in Notion called “future ideas.”

I write them down there so I know they are documented.

I will be honest, I rarely look back at it. And everything has been just fine.

Because the only ideas that actually matter are the ones you execute on.


The bottom line: Ideas feel good, but execution is what moves you forward.

That is all for today.

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-Dr. Avi


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