# Fwd: DON'T Start With the "Analysis"... ! [ rw-book-cover] (https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article4.6bc1851654a0.png) Author: J. Antonio Avalos  ## AI-Generated Summary Vicky Zhao shares that being strategic in business meetings is more important than just having thorough analysis. She emphasizes the need to prioritize decision-making and execution over endless data collection. A framework will be provided to help individuals shift their thinking to be recognized as strategic thinkers. ## Highlights > > in strategy consulting, the first thing we learn: **don’t start with the analysis.** > > Start with the constraints. > > Strategy is about making clear choices with the limited resources you’ve got. > > Put it another way, if you don’t have limited resources? You don’t make choices. > > **And when you're stuck in the overthinking loop though?** > > You're not making choices. *You're accumulating options*. And while you're adding “just one more data point” to your analysis to make sure it’s “enough”... ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jmdh10708hdvvxvdfvaceqr0)) > > **Because you get rewarded for prioritization over perfection.** > > Here’s the fascinating bit: > > The solution isn't to think less… it's to think *differently*. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jmdh1q8p198cgpz0pbcay7sq))