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execution-validator skill

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This skill helps you validate your launch plan quickly by applying Hormozi speed-score principles to decide readiness and scope.

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---
name: execution-validator
description: Use this skill when users need to validate a launch plan, assess MVP scope, or determine if they're ready to execute. Activates for "validate my plan," "am I ready to launch," "is my scope too big," or when assessing action readiness.
version: 1.0.0
tags:
  - business
  - hormozi
  - validation
  - execution
  - speed
  - mvp
  - launch
  - action
auto_activate: true
---

# Execution Validator - Hormozi Speed Scorecard

## Overview

Assess whether someone is ready to take action, if their scope is appropriate, and if they're building excuses or building businesses.

**Hormozi's Core Principle:** "Speed is the only competitive advantage that matters early on."

## When This Activates

- "validate my plan" / "am I ready to launch"
- "is my scope too big"
- "should I do X or Y first"
- "I'm still planning" / "I'm not ready yet"
- Been "working on something" for months
- Stuck in analysis paralysis

## The Framework: Speed Scorecard

**Core Questions:**

1. What's the fastest path to first customer?
2. What can you cut and still test the core assumption?
3. What are you waiting for that doesn't matter?

**Scoring Dimensions (5 total):**

| Dimension | Weight | What It Measures |
|-----------|--------|------------------|
| Action Bias | 2x | Taking action or planning? |
| Scope Minimalism | 2x | Tight or bloated scope? |
| Decision Clarity | 1.5x | Decisions made or pending? |
| Time to First Value | 2x | How fast to first customer? |
| Excuse Detection | 1.5x | Real blockers or fear? |

**Max Score:** 100 points

## Rating Scale

| Score | Rating | Verdict |
|-------|--------|---------|
| 85-100 | Ready to Execute | Stop planning. Execute now. |
| 70-84 | Almost Ready | Minor adjustments, then go. |
| 55-69 | Needs Work | Cut scope, make decisions, move faster. |
| 40-54 | Stuck | Major mindset/scope issues. |
| 0-39 | Analysis Paralysis | One week sprint to launch. |

## Hormozi Gut Checks

> If you had a gun to your head and had to make money from this in 7 days, what would you do?
>
> If you could only build ONE thing and charge for it tomorrow, what would it be?
>
> If someone offered you $1M to launch in 7 days, could you do it? If yes, your "blockers" are excuses.

## Common Excuses Disguised as Blockers

| Excuse | Reality |
|--------|---------|
| "I need to learn more" | You learn by doing |
| "The market isn't ready" | You haven't tested |
| "I need more funding" | Start smaller |
| "I need a co-founder" | Start solo first |
| "I need to finish [feature]" | Launch without it |
| "Perfect timing" | There is no perfect timing |

## Integration

| Skill | When to Use |
|-------|-------------|
| `mvp-architect` | Scope the minimum viable product |
| `offer-validator` | Validate the offer before launch |
| `scale-validator` | After launch, assess scalability |

---

**For complete scoring criteria for all 5 dimensions, red flags for each dimension, decision framework, first value framework, output format template, one week sprint plan template, example validations, and scope surgery guidance, see:** `references/full-guide.md`

Overview

This skill assesses whether you are ready to execute a launch, whether your scope is appropriately minimal, and whether you are making progress or making excuses. It uses a fast, score-based Speed Scorecard to give a clear verdict and next steps. The outcome is a concrete readiness rating and focused actions to get to first customer quickly.

How this skill works

I evaluate five weighted dimensions—Action Bias, Scope Minimalism, Decision Clarity, Time to First Value, and Excuse Detection—and produce a 0–100 score. The score maps to clear categories (Ready, Almost Ready, Needs Work, Stuck, Analysis Paralysis) and includes specific red flags and a prioritized set of cuts or decisions. I also apply rapid gut-check questions to expose excuses and reveal the fastest path to a paying customer.

When to use it

  • When you ask “validate my plan” or “am I ready to launch?”
  • If you’re unsure whether your MVP scope is too large
  • When you’re stuck in analysis paralysis or planning forever
  • Before committing resources or raising funding
  • To decide whether to build feature X or test a simpler offer first

Best practices

  • Start with the fastest path to first customer, not a full product
  • Score honestly—treat blockers as hypotheses to test, not facts
  • Cut features until the core assumption can be tested in days
  • Use the gut-check questions to expose fear-driven blockers
  • Run a one-week sprint to validate learnings if score is low

Example use cases

  • A solo founder wondering if their current plan can produce a paying customer in 14 days
  • A product team debating which features to defer for an MVP launch
  • An entrepreneur who’s been planning for months and needs a reality check
  • A startup prepping investor materials and wanting to show execution readiness
  • A small team deciding whether to pivot or ship what they have

FAQ

How is the final score calculated?

The score combines five weighted dimensions (Action Bias 2x, Scope Minimalism 2x, Decision Clarity 1.5x, Time to First Value 2x, Excuse Detection 1.5x) into a 0–100 total and maps to a readiness category.

What if I score low?

You get specific, prioritized actions: cut scope, make critical decisions, run a one-week sprint to validate the core assumption and get to first value fast.

Can this replace market research?

No. It’s designed to prioritize rapid testing and revenue-focused validation over prolonged research. Use it to get to testable evidence quickly.