Self-assessment against the 10 execution habits from 'A Message to Garcia'. Identifies strongest and weakest habits for targeted improvement. Trigger keywords: execution habits, self-assessment, improve execution, performance check, 10 habits.
Assess execution capacity against the 10 action-oriented habits from "A Message to Garcia" — distinguishing people who deliver from those who ask endless questions.
| # | Habit | Core Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accept and Start | Take mission without detailed instructions; first step immediately |
| 2 | Be Curious | Focus on right questions; not-knowing isn't weakness |
| 3 | Sketch a Plan | Quick provisional plan with goals, milestones, deadlines |
| 4 | Ask for Resources | Clearly request what you need; explain why |
| 5 | Enlist Help | Ask peers for help; responsibility remains yours |
| 6 | Report and Show Work | Frequently report progress with objective measures |
| 7 |
| Underpromise, Overdeliver |
| Set reasonable goals; always exceed them |
| 8 | Expect Small Mistakes | Accept mistakes as learning price; correct quickly; note lessons |
| 9 | Results Before Schmoozing | Focus on contribution first; attention follows value |
| 10 | Action Over Voices | Replace negative internal voices with positive action |
Last week, last month, specific project, or general tendency.
Each rating needs a specific example demonstrating it. No ratings without evidence.
For bottom-rated habits: Trigger (when will you practice?) → Action (what exactly?) → Success indicator (how will you know?)
Focus on 1-2 habits at a time, not all 10. Compare to past self, not others.
Source: "A Message to Garcia" (Acton Foundation).