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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
by 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 agoLet 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 agoThat 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 agoA fully fleshed out and vetted business plan has long left the idea building...