First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Achievement starts with imagination, moves through planning, and ends with action.
- In plain terms
- Think first, then plan, then do to make things real.
- What can you take from it?
- Start with your imagination to build reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your first thought?
- How will you organize it?
Another view
Imagination alone without execution does not produce results.
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