Ready...Fire...Aim!

When we are making a change in our lives we are generally taught to think, think, think (Ready), then plan, plan, plan (Aim) then, if you feel good and ready go do something (Fire). However, have you ever considered changing that up a bit – Ready…Fire…Aim.

Many of the most successful entrepreneurs do exactly that. When they get an idea they think it through (Ready), take action on it (Fire), evaluate the action and make adjustments (Aim). CEOs of the leading Fortune 500 companies make most of their important decisions with only 80% of the data. The course of taking action, evaluating it then making adjustments and taking more action keeps them moving quickly. It doesn't allow much time for fear and doubt to sabotage.

Now don’t get me wrong, life takes some planning – I just think we need keep moving forward.

The strategy of Ready…Fire…Aim is one of action and momentum. As you keep taking action, and adjusting your strategy based on the results of that action, you are moving forward quickly and capitalizing on the momentum and good feelings to keep you moving forward.

Can you see a place where you are stuck, spinning your wheels? Is there something that is frustrating you? Just Fire. Take a chance, see what happens – then use what you learn to adjust your Aim and Fire again.