The good news is I got through most of my to do list. The bad news is that in no way did my day progress anywhere close to the schedule I had laid out last night.
Coincidentally I came across a quote in a newspaper story last night that perfectly sums up my Tuesday:
“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.”
- Mike Tyson
After a chaotic day like mine and keeping in mind Tyson's quote, some folks may be resigned to giving up on planning and just take work as it comes. However, this is a mistake. Sure my day was derailed before I even left the house, however, my planning and tentative schedule was a constant reminder of the tasks I had to accomplish and kept me on track even when my plans were derailed.
Tyson's words resonate with me, it's easy to make plans when you're safe or in relative comfort and I am no stranger to life throwing the proverbial monkey wrench into my gears. However, I am learning it's what we do after we get punched in the face that matters. And for me, if I've really put forethought into my plans, after a jab I can get back on track with a quick consult of my notes.
I am not discouraged that I didn't get to everything on my list and I am not in the least put off that my day didn't go down as expected. If anything today has demonstrated the strength in preparation and it's a trend I will continue.
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