The Joy of Strategy: A Business Plan for Life

Step

Name Your Critical Success Factors

“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.”¹

—Bobby Unser, Three-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner

You have created an ambitious, glowing vision, but perhaps it seems far off and out of reach. So now what? How do you go from dreaming to doing? The key is to examine the elements that set your vision aglow and to list everything you need to bring it to life. By writing it all down, you are taking a tangible step toward making real progress. This is a very brief but essential step. By accomplishing this simple task, you build positive forward momentum that moves you in the right direction before the glow ...