The difference between ideas and action

A friend of mine who knows of my interest for economic topics just sent me some information on a book titled “20 proposals to reform capitalism.” Over the years, there have been heaps of books displaying similar names like “7 this or 12 that…” Every time, the cover looks appealing, the number well-rounded or suggestive, some of the ideas can be terrific, but not always the 12 twelve listed on the cover...

The big challenge is that between ideas and execution there is a chasm that takes lots of good strategies and a strong determination to successfully navigate to destination. So good in fact, that it’s better to be picky, come up with the most potent idea (out of the 12 or so listed,) develop a well-thought approach to launch it and go to bat with it. So much inertia, obstructionism and ignorance in this world make championing any idea a super-hero’s job.

Some great initiatives have worked beautifully, like smoking cessation programs, other are just making progress like gay’s equal rights, but many are still alien to our governments and to the masses. With that in mind, it takes a well-orchestrated effort to get one tiny idea to grow roots inside a population’s minds. Sometime luck or just being “at the right place, at the right time” makes a huge difference. Yeah, change is always all about flawlessness and well planned execution. Good luck and much perseverance to all of us who want to change our world!