The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks Larry Winget: “It is Better to Violently Execute a Good Plan Today than to Execute Perfectly, a Perfect Plan Next Week.”
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Mar 10, 2026 Larry Winget, straight-talking author and speaker who champions responsibility and action. He stresses owning your choices, making decisive changes, and writing clear goals. He pushes starting now instead of chasing perfect plans. Short, blunt, and action-focused advice.
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Decide First Then Commit After Feedback
- Treat decision and commitment as separate stages: decide first, then commit after feedback and progress.
- Sean Croxton recommends being ~70% certain and setting a deadline to begin action and gather feedback before committing.
Start Success By Owning Your Role
- Take full responsibility for outcomes in your life and business instead of blaming external factors.
- Larry Winget says every crowd lists recession, location, bosses, or spouses but forgets themselves, so start by putting yourself on the list.
Childhood Lesson About Blame From My Mother
- Larry Winget recalls his mother teaching him that when you point a finger, three point back at you to illustrate blame avoidance.
- He describes naming the reaction 'It's My Fault' and using the thumb to pray for help as a childhood lesson.