“Plans are nothing; planning is everything”
— Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Simplified Meaning:
Making plans is not as important as the act of planning itself. When we plan, we think about all the things that could happen and prepare for different situations. Plans can change because life is unpredictable, but the process of planning makes us ready for whatever comes our way. For example, imagine you are organizing a big outdoor picnic. You have a plan for how it will go, but on the day of the event, it starts to rain. Because you took time to plan, you have a backup indoor location ready, and all your guests know what to do. The detailed planning helps you stay calm and find solutions quickly. Applying this to your life, focus more on the process of preparing and thinking ahead, rather than sticking rigidly to one specific plan.
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