The Cost of Waiting—Why You Must Act Now

On November 11, 1918, Private Henry Gunther made a last, desperate charge toward the enemy—just one minute before World War I officially ended. What he didn’t know? The war had already been over for nearly six hours. The peace treaty had been signed, yet leaders chose to delay its enforcement for the sake of symbolism. In that time, 10,944 soldiers were injured, and 2,738 lost their lives. Henry Gunther was the last.

This powerful and tragic story teaches us a vital lesson: delaying action comes at a cost.

Key Quotes & Takeaways:

• "A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan next week.” – General George Patton
• "You’ve never been THIS prepared, THIS experienced, and THIS ready to take action." – You are at your most capable—right now.
• "How many opportunities are lost because we wait for the ‘perfect’ moment?" – The cost of hesitation is often invisible… until it’s too late.
• "If you have reached a decision—do it now." – The best time to start was yesterday. The second-best time is today.

Whether in leadership, business, or life, waiting for the “perfect” moment is often just an excuse. Success doesn’t come from waiting—it comes from doing.

🚀 What decision have you been putting off? What action can you take today?

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs the reminder: Do it now.