Even a bad idea executed is better than a good idea undone.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of taking action, even if the idea is not perfect.
Paul Arden suggests that execution is more valuable than inaction, regardless of the quality of the idea. A bad idea that is acted upon has more potential for learning and growth than a good idea that remains unimplemented, highlighting the significance of taking risks and embracing action over procrastination.
In practice
In a motivational speech about entrepreneurship, this quote can inspire budding business owners to take risks.
Risks are a measure of people. People who won't take them are trying to preserve what they have. People who do take them often end up having more. Some risks have a future, and some people call them wrong. But being right may be like walking backwards proving where you've been. Being wrong isn't in the future, or in the past. Being wrong isn't anywhere but being here. Best place to be, eh?
Everybody wants to be good, but not many are prepared to make the sacrifices it takes to be great. To many people, being nice in order to be liked is more important. There's equal merit in that, but you must not confuse being good with being liked.
We are always waiting for the perfect brief from the perfect client. It almost never happens [...] Whatever is on your desk right now, that's the one. Make it the best you possibly can.
I work seven days a week, from 9 in the morning till 8 at night. I have the titles of the next eight novels I want to write. I feel myself pitiable, degraded on a day that I don't write.
Now is the time when your action is practice.
In the United States, there is no project so audacious for which people cannot be found to guarantee the cost and find the working expenses.
You don't save a pitcher for tomorrow. Tomorrow it may rain.
Set the goal and work all days for it, until you achieve, I want to be a champion, the best!
You are on the eve of a complete victory. You can't go wrong. The world is behind you.
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