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He means that execution is more powerful in general. If you can sell snow to an Eskimo, imagine what you could do with a good idea.

• droidist2 14y ago
  Absolutely, you need both. I'm not sure how to quantify which one is more powerful or important, especially since "idea" can mean many things, from a very vague concept to a fully fleshed out and vetted business plan. I was just taking issue with the "ideas are worth nothing, execution is everything" mantra.
  • mion 14y ago
    Let me quote Derek Sivers: "To me, ideas are worth nothing unless executed. They are just a multiplier. Execution is worth millions." http://sivers.org/multiply http://sivers.org/multiply
    • thoughtcriminal 14y ago
      That should go without saying though. I think a better way of asking the question is "what's better: a brilliant idea executed so-so or a so-so idea executed brilliantly?" That to me is a more interesting and logical question.
  • koide 14y ago
    A fully fleshed out and vetted business plan has long left the idea building...