Your strategy (probably) sucks
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Your strategy (probably) sucks
You can talk all you want about having a clear purpose and strategy for your life, but ultimately this means nothing if you are not investing the resources you have in a way that is consistent with your strategy. In the end, a strategy is nothing but good intentions unless it's effectively implemented.
Clay Christensen • How Will You Measure Your Life?
Tips for being a better strategist:
- ONLY ONE FRAMEWORK AT A TIME.
- STOP TRYING TO PROVE YOUR WORTH
- OPEN WITH THE DECISION, THEN BACK IT UP.
- DON’T BE PRECIOUS, BE USEFUL.
SCRAP_STRAT v 171
Qualities of great strategy: p roblem-oriented: clearly identifies the problem; i nsight-driven: rooted in insights, both quantitative and qualitative; actionable: outlines concrete actions/investments that will solve this problem; focused: has a small number of high-leverage bets; cohesive: create a clear path from the problem to the solution.