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  • Do you have a plan B?

    Once I was told: Do not have a plan B. Because when you have one, you are more likely not to stick to plan A, and your attention is attracted to plan B to avoid plan A. --- On the other hand, if I would sometimes rely on plan A (which highly relies on other people's decisions – this is something you can't always influence because of their plans), I would probably crash and be broken. --- So... Is it good to have a plan B or not?

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    Terrence Kelleman
    Cortez burned his ships to eliminate the chance of anyone abandoning his quest
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    Rick Fan
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    You don't need a plan B, but you need to think carefully about how to decide whether Plan A should be abandoned. Have a clear idea from the start of the project and try not to change it.
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    Noah Wittman
    It depends on so many different factors. These overgeneralized "wisdoms" are just platitudes to me.
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    Sergei Petrov
    Have a plan B, but spend major resources on achieving plan A.
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    Kane
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    No, every time is Plan A, every time is all in.
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    Kane
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    @busmark_w_nika As an indie maker, my Plan A is to keep putting out products that cater to my users until I hit the jackpot. It's like a game of shooting - if I can't be a sharpshooter, I'll be a machine gunner. So every time I launch a product, I give it my all without worrying about what comes next - that's the strategy for after I hit the bullseye.
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    Alexander Dolton
    Ofcourse B plan is very important
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    Chris Lester
    My Plan A has goals 1, 2, 3... I may not reach "Plan A Goal #1" but I don't have a plan B
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    Alvaro Villalba Perez
    I have 7 plans, not layed out -- just in my mind. I try to execute the best one with maximum conviction. Willing to change to plan B, C, D or E when I have enough data to know that Plan A is not working.
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    Lewis Owen
    I have always maintained Plan B. After each product reaches a stable state, I will not hesitate to start a new track. And I released a new product in PH today, and I will start developing a new project tomorrow, hahaha
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    Raza Rasool
    Being adaptable and continuously improving yourself can prepare you for a variety of scenarios.
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    but I think it's all about balance. It's about being adaptable without losing sight of your primary goal. Sometimes, relying solely on plan A can leave us vulnerable to external factors beyond our control.
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    Mansi Trivedi
    I think there is no such thing as a plan B. It's about making choices.
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    Mansi Trivedi
    @busmark_w_nika No, I think choices mean setting your sight on the one thing you want and do it whole heartedly.
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    Margret Rhyme
    If warning signs or challenges arise, be prepared to reevaluate and make necessary adjustments.
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    Anjali N
    I tend to #LiveOnTheEdge of anything without Plan B, kidding :)
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    ISTIAK AHMAD
    In my opinion absolutely having a PLAN B is smart move.
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    PRIYANKA MANDAL
    It's an interesting perspective. I think having a plan B can offer a safety net, but I get the point about staying committed to plan A.
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    Martin Schumacher
    When you think about a plan B, then you're predicting that your plan A will fail. If you love what you're doing, you're not thinking about other plans. You're focused on your success and create solutions to reach your goals.
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    Martin Schumacher
    @busmark_w_nika that's actually the best way. So you're just focusing on your goals and solutions instead of caring about fails and problems. That's really awesome.
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    Selina Danny
    Build a network of contacts and mentors who can provide guidance and support.
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    I used to work for a company and have a side project. But this time.. it's all-in for me. Fingers crossed!
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