General George S. Patton said a less than perfect plan, violently executed, will often succeed, while General Eisenhower observed no plan survives first contact with the enemy. In my experience, both were right, and finding the right balance in avoiding allowing the ‘desire for perfect to become the enemy of good enough’ is fundamental in the art of decision making.Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.)The Author of this QuoteAuthorAdmiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.)Admiral James Stavridis is a retired four-star U.S. naval officer. He is currently Vice Chair, Global Affairs and Managing Director of the global investment firm The Carlyle Group.