I Know What We're Gonna Do Today!

Phineas is the undisputed leader between him and his brother (and pretty much every kid in the tri-state area).  He has a strategic/marketing mindset, while Ferb is the technical brains who makes all of their inventions come to life (miraculously quickly, I might add).

In virtually every episode, Phineas' ideas are heralded by the announcement, "Ferb, I know what we're gonna do today!"  And within this one simple phrase lies the elemental truths about the strategy of accomplishment:

I - there's personal accountability and ownership

know - definitive understanding of the end goal

what - with singular purpose, this demonstrative pronoun demonstrates focus (usually caused by the needs of one of their friends)

we're - it may be Phineas' idea, but he knows how to leverage a team to accomplish the goal

gonna - in no uncertain terms, this future will be made a reality

do - sleeves will be rolled up, and action will occur

today - there's a time box to keep the boundaries moving

Simple, yet so complex.  But do you know your "I know what we're gonna do today" statement?  Does your strategy, direction, goal, or mission have each of these elements in it?  If not, then maybe you should pull your staff together and say, "I know what we're gonna do today!"

Comments

[Mike Wagner]

Really like your expansion on Phineas and Ferb!

Just was on a client call this AM and there wasn't much "I know what we're gonna do today!" to be heard.

Keep creating...days worth planning,
Mike

[Phil]

What a great point Tim. "We're" is key to keeping the team mentality alive.
Brilliant as usual. The connections you make astound me.

[Pete Jones]

The imagery in your posts is amazing Tim, I can sort of see you there in your Lazy Boy watching cartoons and taking notes. Luckily for us, those notes allow us to see your creativity and fantastic analogies.

[Timothy Johnson]

Thanks for the comments, guys. I'm sure you'll all accomplish something great today! (And, Pete, I don't even own a Lazy Boy... hmmm... something to put in my letter to Santa)