A plan is a list of actions arranged in whatever sequence is thought likely to achieve an objective.

A plan is a list of actions arranged in whatever sequence is thought likely to achieve an objective.

If we can't figure something out in three weeks, we probably shouldn't bother.

If we can't figure something out in three weeks, we probably shouldn't bother.

The short- term plan, then, is an operative plan defining goals in writing and clearly indicating how these goals are read more

The short- term plan, then, is an operative plan defining goals in writing and clearly indicating how these goals are to be carried out...

Who ever has no fixed opinions has no constant feelings.

Who ever has no fixed opinions has no constant feelings.

Some self-confronting questions: "Where do I want to be at any given time?" "How am I going to get there? read more

Some self-confronting questions: "Where do I want to be at any given time?" "How am I going to get there? "What do I have to do to get myself from where I am to where I want to be?"... "What's the first, small step I can take to get moving?".

It's not the plan that is important, it's the planning.

It's not the plan that is important, it's the planning.

It is important not to ignore forecasts that are uncongenial.

It is important not to ignore forecasts that are uncongenial.

Whatever failures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies I have witnessed in private and public life read more

Whatever failures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies I have witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of action without thought.

In complex situations, we may rely too heavily on planning and forecasting and underestimate the importance of random factors in read more

In complex situations, we may rely too heavily on planning and forecasting and underestimate the importance of random factors in the environment. That reliance can also lead to delusions of control.