Which plan increases the chances of success?

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I asked the same question to the Hacker News community and got some very interesting answers in return.

If you want to read those answers here is the link:
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41534190

Eric Lens · Accepted Answer

Hey ShahZaib, I’d say a complete plan generally helps more.

ShahZaib · Answer

@bilalasif Yes, it definitely is a great approach.

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I totally  get where you're coming from. I think having a solid plan is key. Without a plan, it’s like setting out on a road trip without a map!

Bilal Asif · Answer

@misnaaaairaaa This is a great approach. Thanks for sharing.

Hugo Dominic Carmichael · Answer

A plan that stays nimble is def key. 💯 But just as crucial is having the discipline to work that plan day in and out, even when it gets tough. Learn from your L's, iterate often, and keep on pushing. There's no magic bullet, just smart strategy + relentless grind. 🙌💪

Divya Ladha · Answer

There is nothing called - "A Perfect Plan", the outside world dynamics changes every minute, you cannot form a complete plan based on certain assumptions that might change in the future. You'll have to make changes with the circumstances that are prevailing that time, I believe A partial plan is more successful as you can mold your future strategies with the current market dynamics

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In think, there's no plan that is guaranteed to be successful, but a flexible plan that can adapt to the situation usually has a greater chance. What is also important is consistent execution and learning from mistakes.

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From my experience, a flexible, partial plan works best. You learn more by doing.

Lonny Shatzel · Answer

It's like building a solid foundation before constructing a house.

ShahZaib · Answer

@misnaaaairaaa So it looks like you'll start with a partial plan because it has room for everything which makes it a flexible plan as well.

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.honestly,no plan is foolproof.its more bout excecution than having the perfect plan

ShahZaib · Answer

@eric_lens What's a complete plan to you?

ShahZaib · Answer

@divya_ladha You can say that "a perfect plan" is something when people usually say we are ready, on the other hand "a partial plan" is when people say Let's just start even if we are not ready.

A perfect plan gives you false sense of confidence that what I am about to do is going to be 100% successful and that is the first reason to start any process the wrong way.

I am totally agreeing with you, Divya.

ShahZaib · Answer

@lonny_shatzel So, are you a perfect plan guy?

ShahZaib · Answer

@brandon_linn A partial plan can be a solid plan too, which makes it far better than no-plan at all.

Which plan increases the chances of success?

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