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Ideas and systems

Ideas are easy to come up with. What is difficult is moving from an idea to reality. We need systems to keep us, and our teams focused on the goal.

Systems are divided into three parts:

  1. Setting inspiring and measurable goals.
  2. Ensuring you and your team always make progress toward that desired goal.
  3. Setting the cadence to ensure the group remembers what they are trying to do and hold each other accountable.

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