"Nous devons comprendre quelle est la mission et l'exécuter"

Figuring out what the mission is and making it happen is all about clarity and action. It’s about knowing exactly what your goal is and then doing everything in your power to achieve it. This isn’t just for big, dramatic endeavors—it applies to everyday tasks too.

Let's take a step back. Imagine you’re a general in a battle, and you have your troops lined up, waiting for orders. If you don’t have a clear strategy, chaos will ensue. But the moment you define your mission—whether it's to capture a hill or defend a position—everyone knows what to do. It’s the same in any project, whether you’re launching a product, writing a novel, or planning a surprise birthday party.

Take the Apollo 11 mission. Back in 1961, President John F. Kennedy declared that America’s goal was to land a man on the moon and return him safely to Earth by the end of the decade. That was the mission. Clear, bold, ambitious. And look what happened—eight years later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were standing on the lunar surface. The mission drove every decision, every innovation, and every bit of effort. Without that clear goal, they might never have even gotten off the ground.

Now, think about something more down-to-earth. Imagine you're organizing a charity fundraiser. Your mission: Raise $10,000 for a local animal shelter. Once that’s clear, you can break it down into actionable steps—finding a venue, getting sponsors, marketing the event, selling tickets. When everyone involved knows the mission, they can work more efficiently and effectively towards that common goal. It’s not just about knowing what you want to achieve, but also about making sure everyone is on the same page.

Here’s how you can apply this in your daily life. Let's say you want to get fit. Vague, right? Narrow it down—your mission could be to run a 5K in three months. That's specific and actionable. Next, you execute: create a training plan, get the right gear, maybe find a running buddy or join a local running group.

To bring this idea home, imagine yourself in a busy kitchen. You’re the head chef, and dinner service is about to start. You shout out the night's special: a complicated dish that requires precise timing and coordination between all the cooks. If the team doesn’t understand the mission—to prepare and serve that dish perfectly to dozens of customers—you’ll end up with chaos: overcooked meat, undercooked pasta, unhappy diners. But when everyone is clear about the goal and their role in achieving it, service runs smoothly, and you end up with happy customers and a successful night.

In essence, figuring out the mission and executing it isn’t just a neat trick—it’s essential for success. It’s about clarity, focus, and action. So next time you're facing a challenge, take a moment to define your mission clearly. Break it down, communicate it well, and then—just do it. You'll be surprised at how much more smoothly things go.