I discovered this tactic, and want to share it, because I'm sort of proud of myself for having coined the snappy slogan that expresses it. "Done or gone" is my default method for handling challenging business and personal projects in the incipient stage. I think many of my readers will find it useful.
When I sense an opportunity that must be pursued, whether it's in business or in personal relationships, I press the opportunity until I achieve a tangible result. This could be an agreement to meet with someone over coffee and discuss our plans, or finalizing a deal in any form, or hiring someone...