The Benefits of Planning

My grandfather wanted our family to have a motto ( I know - I am not the only member of my family who can be a little eccentric!) and (Yes it gets worse...) he wanted it to be:

'Do not falter, do not shrink. First think out your work, then work out your think'

Like most of Grandad's daft ideas - there is some sense in it. Although the 1930's chirpiness of his chosen motto is a little dated, the underlying idea that it is often a good idea to :

1. Persist in the face of difficulty
2. Make a plan, and,
3. Follow the plan

are very sound. As long as you are also open to changing the plan as new information arises.