Skip to content

Asks Quote by Andy Stanley

“"How" is what kills vision and dreams. Don't ask "How" until we figure out the "What". The "How" can kill the "What".” quote by Andy Stanley
Download Open image
“"How" is what kills vision and dreams. Don't ask "How" until we figure out the "What". The "How" can kill the "What".”

Andy Stanley

About This Quote

Source Book: The Purpose Driven Life, 2002

Focusing on execution before purpose can undermine goals; understand the aim before the method.

In simple terms: Don't let method ruin the goal.

Key Takeaway

Clarify purpose before planning.

Themes

purpose strategy vision

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business development
  • personal projects
  • artistic endeavors

Key Concepts

goal setting project planning creative work

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is the core purpose you overlook?
  • How can you separate purpose from process?
A Different Perspective

Method can distract from core intent.

3.3 out of 5 (6 ratings)

More by Andy Stanley

Explore all 386 Andy Stanley quotes

More Asks quotes

Browse all 7,138 Asks quotes