Why Execution Beats the Perfect Plan Every Time | The Lean Startup, Eric Ries

🎯In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. kick off their series on The Lean Startup by Eric Ries with one core truth: execution is everything.They share the good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous from their own entrepreneurial journeys—like Jon’s “Pee With Friends” app idea (yes, really) and chaotic early days running multiple startups. The big lesson? No matter how genius an idea feels, it’s worthless unless tested in the real world.💡 Key Ideas Covered:Execution Over Perfection – Great ideas need action, not just planning.Fail Fast, Learn Faster – Failure is feedback, not the finish line.No Perfect Plan – Startups are messy; agility is the winning skill.Do It Your Way – There’s no single formula for success.Balance Creativity & Action – Imagination sparks ideas; execution makes them real.From hilarious missteps to hard-earned wins, Willie and Jon show how the best entrepreneurs stay nimble, adapt quickly, and trust their own unique path. If you’ve been waiting to “get it perfect” before starting—this is your wake-up call.🌐 Learn more and join the Champion Circle at: https://www.mychampioncircle.com#TheLeanStartup #EricRies #ChampionReads #ExecutionOverPerfection #FailFast #EntrepreneurLife #ChampionCircle