Lessons From Planning Mishaps

Lucky you! 2 posts in a day! (due to some unrelenting inspiration)

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Today, we shall learn some lessons from planning mishaps (or misfires).

Lesson 1: Democracy doesn't always work.

Don't let things like American Idol fool you. It doesn't mean if there is voting involved, the final decision will always be the right one. Look at Singapore Idol! Usually, it's just a popularity contest. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. And when it doesn't, it turns into anarchy.

Lesson 2: Sympathy should never affect a decision.

If it ain't worth it, then it ain't worth it. "Feeling sorry" should never be a factor in giving in. You stand to regret your decision when you realised your compassion for someone may possibly have resulted in a the downfall of the entire project. Rationale or common sense should always take precedence.

Lesson 3: Manipulation usually turns against you.

You think you're being smart by throwing one for one, when all you want is THAT ONE. It doesn't always work. You must always include external factors, such as circumstance or personal situations, before making a decision to whether you can take the risk of getting the one that you didn't want instead of two because THAT ONE that you wanted pulls out in the end. How can you reject the one that you didn't want then?

Lesson 4: Never procrastinate.

Do as you must (especially if the above has happened). Once bitten, twice shy. Never let things drag for they will soon go beyond all control. It is unwise to accomodate beyond all reasonable doubt. Issues or problems may just pile up. Decisions should be made swiftly and without hesitation, although with tact, if possible. If not, dispense with tact.


And so, with the lessons above, we shall follow these mantras and stride forward to a better future!