What this names so well is the way preparation can become a sophisticated form of hiding.
I especially liked the idea that planning stops being clarifying at a certain point and starts creating distance between us and what we already know we need to do...
You & me both, Ian. This actually started as a journal entry for me before I decided to expand on my reflection. It's just so easy to get stuck in that loop!
Yes, those who build know the pitfalls of planning (or are about to learn about them). Standing behind the curtain is a perfect allegory, by the way. Very enlightening piece 👏
I have found myself in this loop many times before. Action is the only way to break what you hide behind as being productive. There’s nothing wrong with planning unless that’s all you’re doing.
There’s a point where more planning doesn’t bring clarity. It just creates distance from action.
I was “almost ready” to leave my corporate career and start a second act for a long time before realizing the only way forward was to start small and see what happened.
What this names so well is the way preparation can become a sophisticated form of hiding.
I especially liked the idea that planning stops being clarifying at a certain point and starts creating distance between us and what we already know we need to do...
“Sophisticated form of hiding” is such a great way to put it.
That shift from clarity to distance is subtle…but you can really feel it after the fact. Thank you for reading!
I was and probably am still guilty of this, great article Cory.
You & me both, Ian. This actually started as a journal entry for me before I decided to expand on my reflection. It's just so easy to get stuck in that loop!
Yes, those who build know the pitfalls of planning (or are about to learn about them). Standing behind the curtain is a perfect allegory, by the way. Very enlightening piece 👏
I appreciate you! Thank you for checking it out.
That’s how it tends to feel…close enough to feel it, but not quite in it yet.
I have found myself in this loop many times before. Action is the only way to break what you hide behind as being productive. There’s nothing wrong with planning unless that’s all you’re doing.
I like how you put that...especially the “unless that’s all you’re doing” part.
Planning definitely has its place. It just gets tricky when it becomes the whole thing.
No doubt, thank you for the message behind this piece man!
Thank you for reading my man 🤝
I love that you shared this.
There’s a point where more planning doesn’t bring clarity. It just creates distance from action.
I was “almost ready” to leave my corporate career and start a second act for a long time before realizing the only way forward was to start small and see what happened.
Thanks for sharing this perspective.
Thank you, John!
Planning "creates distance from action" is such a good way to put it.
That “almost ready” phase can stretch way longer than we think.
Being willing to start small & experiment really is what breaks the loop.