Series : Lessons in Self Management 4

Execution….it’s the final word, when it comes to success.

It’s the only thing which separates the successful from the unsuccessful.

Without execution all planning, all education, all information, all knowledge, all new ideas, all strategy is a waste of time, energy and effort.

You may have a great idea, a solid plan and all the resources in the universe at your disposal, but if you don't take the step forward do the hard work , take the difficult decisions and make things happen, or rather execute your plans in the market place or where ever you are headed to, there is going to be no success.

So, suppose you are the main strike bowler in your cricket team. The bowling coach sits with your for endless hours and comes up with a plan to dismiss the best batsmen in the opposition team . He shows you the weaknesses of the opponent and makes you practice bowling to the batsman on his weak spots. You do well during the practice sessions but don't go the extra mile. 

Now during the match you somehow are unable to replicate what you did during the practice. You do not follow everything like you practiced. Maybe because you didn't put your heart and soul during the practice sessions you were not perfect in delivery.

In short, your execution was not up to the mark and the batsman hammers you around the park.

As Peter Drucker once said, and I quote, "Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.” 

Execution requires single minded, focused effort that is followed up to the point of completion. 

So to succeed, tighten your belt, get ready to go the extra mile and prepare to implement  your plans to the point of completion.

Cecil David