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# Why Hope Is Not a Strategy Is Poor Advice
- URL: https://www.totallypreachless.com/why-hope-is-not-a-strategy-is-poor-advice/
- Published: 2026-08-13T13:09:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-13T13:09:19.000Z
- Description: There is a vast difference between hope and wishing. In business, 'hope is not a strategy' is often used to downplay optimism.
- Author: Ty Lacroix
- Tags: Adversity, Reflections

There is a vast difference between hope and wishing. In business, 'hope is not a strategy' is often used to downplay 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 being passive and wishing is not for me! 

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