Having the will to execute means having the capability or power to carry through on a plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal.
It means having the ability to decide. The word decide comes from Latin roots that mean “to cut off.” When you really make a decision, your mind has concluded that no other alternative is either desirable or possible. When you achieve this state of mind, carring through your plan becomes less a matter of choice and more a matter of necessity.
The plan itself becomes a value, and if integrated into your subconscious, can actually be supported by your emotions. In this way, practicing emotional discipline not only enhances your ability to act, but also reduces the level and frequency of emotional conflict– it becomes a source of consistency in thought, actions, and feelings.
– Victor Sperandeo, Trader Vic — Methods of a Wall Street Master