It is a bad plan that admits of no modification.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Plans that cannot adapt are dangerous when conditions change.
- In plain terms
- Bad plans are those that cannot change.
- What can you take from it?
- Always be ready to adjust your plans.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How rigid are your plans?
- What happens when a plan fails?
Another view
Too much flexibility can lead to a lack of direction.
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