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General George S. Patton's Golden Rules of War#

Success in war hinges on three golden rules: speed, simplicity, and boldness.

  1. Speed.
  2. Simplicity.
  3. Boldness.

In essence, a simple and robust plan that can be executed quickly and decisively is key. Patton famously said:

A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.

This underscores the importance of acting swiftly and decisively with a solid, straightforward, and workable plan.

In a competitive environment, striving for perfection can lead to paralysis and inaction.

Now, it's time to act. Go out there and take decisive action.