{"id":2013,"date":"2012-07-11T09:53:13","date_gmt":"2012-07-11T13:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hnetalk.com\/?p=2013"},"modified":"2012-07-11T09:53:13","modified_gmt":"2012-07-11T13:53:13","slug":"planning-and-not-planning-your-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/hnetalk.com\/home\/2012\/07\/11\/planning-and-not-planning-your-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning (and not Planning) Your Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This writer\u2019s last post was about taking complete vacations, without our electronic devices, and being fully disconnected from our work. The post received a wonderful comment&#8211;by doing so we can \u201c<em>live in the moment<\/em>\u201d.\u00a0 There is nothing more healthy and fulfilling for our Body-Mind-Spirit than being completely present. But\u2026<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u2026there is a flip side to that statement.\u00a0 And it is this\u2014living in the moment, being spontaneous and free, does not preclude planning.\u00a0 Some of the best experiences in life come from careful planning and preparation.\u00a0 A few examples:<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with vacations.\u00a0 Would you agree that vacations go better when you make lists, pack the right shoes and clothes, have the sunscreen, bug spray, books and DVDs, passport, and anything else you need, was opposed to when you wait until the last minute and throw things into a suitcase or car in a mad rush?<\/p>\n<p>Some things take planning or they\u2019ll never get done.\u00a0 Projects like building a house or writing a book come to mind. These take forethought, meticulous attention to detail, and marshalling of resources.<\/p>\n<p>At work, we are often called upon to multi-task, to work on several projects at a time. The best way to do this, I have found, is to be organized, and then concentrate fully on one project at a time. One can\u2019t really work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously, just as it\u2019s hard (though not impossible)<ins cite=\"mailto:Joe%20Kane\" datetime=\"2012-07-09T09:12\"> <\/ins>to have two thoughts at one time. But one can work well by organizing projects by priority<del cite=\"mailto:Joe%20Kane\" datetime=\"2012-07-09T09:12\">,<\/del> and devoting the appropriate amount of time to each one at the right moment.<\/p>\n<p>Okay, sure, you can over-plan, be over-prepared, obsess about details, and take the joy out of an event.\u00a0 But a modicum of planning can make the difference between a scattered, discombobulated experience and a smooth one.\u00a0 The Greeks had it right\u2014\u201c<em>Moderation in all things<\/em>\u201d. A moderate amount of preplanning followed by a moderate amount of free, \u201c<em>let&#8217;s see what happens and go with the flow<\/em>\u201d feeling can make for a great time.\u00a0 That\u2019s my take anyway. What\u2019s yours?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This writer\u2019s last post was about taking complete vacations, without our electronic devices, and being fully disconnected from our work. The post received a wonderful comment&#8211;by doing so we can \u201clive in the moment\u201d.\u00a0 There is nothing more healthy and fulfilling for our Body-Mind-Spirit than being completely present. 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