ready, fire, aim

proverb

The phrase "ready, fire, aim" is commonly used in business and goal-setting contexts to highlight the value of taking swift action, even if it means refining the approach later.

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Definition

C1Business

(informal)Encourages taking prompt action without extensive planning, often to quickly adapt and learn.

Example

In startups, the 'ready, fire, aim' approach can lead to faster market entry and early feedback.
He adopted a 'ready, fire, aim' strategy, launching the product quickly and refining it based on user feedback.

C1General

(ironic)Highlights the risks of acting hastily without adequate preparation.

Example

Her 'ready, fire, aim' method resulted in several costly mistakes.
Critics often point out the 'ready, fire, aim' tactics in his decisions, leading to unpredictable outcomes.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ready, fire, aim":

shoot from the hip shoot first and ask questions later take aim fire away fire off jump the gun pull the trigger fire and forget dry fire firing line