It is said that American couples take 500 hours and 12 to 18 months to plan their wedding. But what if they shrunk that down to one week?
someplace else
“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” – Yogi Berra
The term Yogi-isms was created to describe Berra’s malapropisms and unintentional witticism. But they’re not just for laughs. As simple as the above statement is, nothing is more true.
not quite enough time
“To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time.” – Leonard Bernstein
don’t need a dream
“I ain’t Martin Luther King. I don’t need a dream. I have a plan.” – Spike Lee
responsive to change
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, not the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin
Purposes of a plan (USA)
A plan is a systematic and organized approach to achieving specific goals or objectives. In the United States, plans are used in a variety of contexts, including business, government, and non-profit organizations. Some of the main purposes of a plan might include:
- Setting goals: A plan can help identify the specific goals or objectives that an organization or individual wants to achieve. This can provide a clear direction and focus for efforts, and allow for better decision-making and resource allocation.
- Organizing resources: A plan can help identify and organize the resources that will be needed to achieve the goals or objectives. This might include personnel, materials, equipment, and financial resources.
- Coordinating activities: A plan can help coordinate the activities and efforts of different individuals or groups, ensuring that everyone is working towards the same goals in a coordinated and efficient manner.
- Managing risks: A plan
Source: ChatGPT. Question: For Americans what is the purpose of a plan?
Purpose
For Americans a plan is an approach, a way to proceed. A good plan guides people who are collaborating. A good plan keeps them on a path towards a target.
Time-Boxing
Elon Musk’s daily schedule is incredibly demanding, but he ensures that everything gets done by scheduling everything in 5-minute time blocks. This technique is called time boxing. The first three minutes of this video are instructive. Don’t bother with the rest.
German vs. American
Watch the video. Then ask yourself the following: If this video was about the American approach to short- and long-term goals, what would be the maximum length of short-term and of long-term? Then answer the same question if the video was about the German approach to short- and long-term goals.
sharpening the axe
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” – Abraham Lincoln
No president had to face as great a challenge as Abraham Lincoln. Never neglect the time and effort necessary for due diligence before action.