proverb · Words worth keeping
There's no shortage of remarkable ideas, what's missing is the will to execute them.
There's no shortage of remarkable ideas, what's missing is the will to execute them.
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Meaning in plain English
The saying contrasts abundant ideas with insufficient will to carry them out. It makes execution the missing part rather than another proposal.
What the words are saying
Remarkable praises the ideas without demonstrating their quality. A useful application can ask what a feasible next action requires, including resources and agreement. The phrase should not reduce every stalled project to weak will or assume that every idea deserves execution.
Everyday example
A team chooses one workable proposal and identifies the resources needed for its next step.
When to use it
Use it to discuss moving from a proposal to practical action.
What it does not mean
Lack of progress does not necessarily mean lack of will, and an idea may be unsuitable.
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Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
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- Historical period not yet established
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- Contributor-provided proverb reference
Supplied reference A; unit 197; PDF page 32
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