Make plans but don’t plan the outcome is a phrase I heard often in my early years. My grandfather was a fount of knowledge, wisdom and cliches. Not planning the outcome was his favourite expression. This idiom has stuck with me for my entire life. And yet, this nugget of wisdom is not always easy to heed. We all want things to turn out a certain way. That’s what being human is all about. People are constantly making plans and planning how things will turn out. Everyone wants what they want. This is human nature. These things rarely go to plan. One must adapt and readjust as necessary based on conditions and circumstances.
This week’s episode is a fun discussion between Shawn and Leah about making plans. And we are discussing more about how our Etsy shops operate. ABS is our underlying philosophy. It means Always Be Sourcing. To run a successful business, you must be constantly on the hunt for new merchandise to post in your shop.
Find Leah’s Etsy shop at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Collectandcaston
Find Shawn’s Etsy shop at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RustedRobotToys
And so, make plans but don’t plan the outcome. This applies to all aspects in life. To “make plans” means to decide what you want to do or accomplish, and to set a course of action to achieve that. This can be for personal activities, like a vacation, or for professional tasks, like a project deadline.
Steps to Make Plans:
Identify Your Goals: What do you want to achieve? Be specific and measurable.
Break Down Tasks: Identify the specific steps needed to reach your goals.
Set Deadlines and Timelines: Give yourself a reasonable timeframe to complete each task.
Prioritize Tasks: Decide which tasks are most important and need to be done first.
Allocate Resources: Determine what you need (time, money, tools, etc.) to complete the tasks.
Monitor and Adjust: Regularly check your progress and make adjustments as needed.
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