Things rarely go as planned. At least, not exactly as planned. But does that mean we don't make plans? No. Like the goals we aim at, we need plans for the process to their realization. When we look back, we may see that the route looked very different, and the achievement satisfies unlike we expected, often better; but without the plan, we get nothing we want or need. I learned this lesson again today, that along with the tangible plans and guiding documents, I need to prepare my mind. I need a plan to deal with Mr. Excuses. Doing that, in alignment with my ultimate purpose and mission, means I get to increase the likelihood that my goals come to fruition. Make some plans. Then make some more when you need to. 

Cover art by Javier Allegue Barros