Lee Iacocca said this:  “In my lifetime I’ve had the privilege of living through some of Amercia’s greatest moments.  I’ve also experienced some of our worst crises:  The Great Depression, World War II, the Korean War, the Kennedy Assassination, the Vietnam War, the 1970’s oil crisis, and the struggles of recent years culminating with 9/11.  If I’ve learned one thing, it’s this:  You don’t get anywhere by standing on the sidelines waiting for somebody else to take action.”  He then goes on to issue a call to action.

Action is what separates the truly successful from the moderately successful.  I remember reading years ago that “great ideas are a dime a dozen.”  And it’s true.  Most people come up with numerous really great ideas in their lives.  But a much smaller number take action on their great ideas on a consistent basis. 

In talking with attorneys I can tell you that I hear a lot of great ideas.  I really do.  But what really excites me is when an attorney evaluates ideas and then consistently allocates the resources necessary to create action plans that lead to implementation.