Always have a Plan—Even When It Might Be Useless

Plans don’t guarantee outcomes. Life is unpredictable. Things fall apart. Surprises hit. And yet—you should still make a plan.

Why? Because the act of planning isn’t just about controlling the future. It’s about preparing yourself to meet it. Even if your plan gets thrown out the window, the clarity, thinking, and intention remain. A plan gives your actions structure, your thoughts direction, and your mind something steady to fall back on when everything else shifts.

Yes, many plans are useless. But planning is never wasted. It trains your mind to anticipate, prioritize, and adapt. It sharpens your sense of what matters and strengthens your ability to respond—not react—when the unexpected arrives.

So plan boldly. But hold the outcome lightly. Because what matters isn’t whether the plan survives. It’s who you become in the process of making it.