Planning vs. Improvising – Which Is Better?

Christi Hegstad December 10th, 2012

“A successful life involves both planning and improvising.” ~ Patricia Ryan Madson

Do you prefer a well-laid plan or to fly by the seat of your pants?

We’ve all heard the phrase “Failing to plan means planning to fail.” But we can also overplan – to the point that we become so overwhelmed by every detail, we don’t even take the first action.

This week, select a goal that you’d like to achieve in 2013. Create a clear vision in your mind of what reaching that goal will look, feel, and be like. Then, decide your first step – ONLY your first step – and take it. 

Before laying out the rest of your framework for the goal (milestones, etc.), assess that first step and how it felt to take it. When you’re feeling stuck, sometimes a clear vision and a strong beginning are all you need to break free.

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