Why Hope Is Not a Strategy Is Poor Advice

There is a vast difference between hope and wishing. In business, 'hope is not a strategy' is used frequently to downgrade one's optimism.

For example: "I hope we have a great year". Or, " I hope to do X in sales in May".

Or in general: "I hope the weather is good next weekend" And so on.

To me, hope is something I have control over and I can take actions to get the results I want. It gives me optimism.

As long as I take action or stop something that is not in my best interests, there is always hope!

But, to be passive and wish, not for me!