Do you have a plan B?
Business Marketing with Nika
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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.
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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.
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So... Is it good to have a plan B or not?
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Terrence Kelleman@terrence_kelleman
Lancepilot
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no, mostly
It depends on so many different factors. These overgeneralized "wisdoms" are just platitudes to me.
Have a plan B, but spend major resources on achieving plan A.
@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.
Ofcourse B plan is very important
My Plan A has goals 1, 2, 3... I may not reach "Plan A Goal #1" but I don't have a plan B
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.
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
Being adaptable and continuously improving yourself can prepare you for a variety of scenarios.
Me.bot
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.
Lancepilot
I think there is no such thing as a plan B. It's about making choices.
Lancepilot
@busmark_w_nika No, I think choices mean setting your sight on the one thing you want and do it whole heartedly.
Promomix
If warning signs or challenges arise, be prepared to reevaluate and make necessary adjustments.
Zixflow
I tend to #LiveOnTheEdge of anything without Plan B, kidding :)
Lancepilot
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.
PixelFree Studio
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.
PixelFree Studio
@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.
Build a network of contacts and mentors who can provide guidance and support.
I used to work for a company and have a side project.
But this time.. it's all-in for me. Fingers crossed!
Launching soon!
I create Plan B, C, D, and so on and so forth to defeat Murphy. (Murphy's Law)
These plans are mostly risk management. I think it's important to accept new strategies and acknowledge that the first ones did not actually work.