Get Ready for Everything!

"Don't get ready for something, get ready for everything."

This quote by Warren Bennis held my attention this morning when I was browsing 'The Economic Times.' See, How well it fits into our life.

Mostly things don't work the way we want them.. then leads disappointment, frustration and worry. Why do we feel bad? Because we expect the things to go well. What if we are always on guard, we mentally prepare ourselves that things may go wrong any time in any direction?

I have noticed, however well you prepare, a few strings stay loose. Hardly have I ever been able to anticipate all problems associated with a project and prepare against all of them. Neither it's a good idea to do so.. as you are likely to get lost in the maze of details losing sight of goals. So what's the point?

While handling a project:

a. Begin with the end in mind-The good old principle. Be clear, what your goals are. What finally do you want out of it.

b.Anticipate major roadblocks and challenges you may encounter, and prepare against them.

c. Start the game and be ready for the things to go wrong anywhere.

Trust me you will be far more composed and in better position to handle it.