When Life Unfolds: Quotes About Plans Going Awry

Life is unpredictable. Just when we think everything is set in stone, the universe decides to throw a curveball and shatter all our plans into tiny little pieces. But hey, that’s just how life goes right? If you’re feeling down about your plans going awry, don’t worry because these wise words from influential people remind us that it’s not always about sticking to our plan.

Unexpected Twists and Turns

“You can’t plan for everything or you never get started in the first place” – Jim Butcher

We all have a tendency to overthink things way too much. We go around with our red pens marking out every single detail until there’s nothing left standing but a perfect idea – or so you thought. As Jim puts it, “you can’t plan for everything”. In other words, don’t limit yourself because of fear of unpredictability.

“The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft agley” – Robert Burns

Does anything sound more Scottish than this phrase by Robert Burns himself? It may not make sense at first glance but trust me; it perfectly encapsulates the fragility of even the most well-thought-out plans. Remember how looking back on those years-old journals always begins with something like “Well things didn’t work out as expected…”?

“When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and regretfully upon the closed doors, that we do not see the ones which open for us.” — Alexander Graham Bell

Regret eats up everyone who spends time dwelling on past mistakes instead of being grateful for experiences that bring new opportunities forward—opportunities they otherwise wouldn’t have seen if they stuck to their initial “perfect” plan! Look ahead more after disappointment than behind—you might be amazed by what chances await just beyond your line-of-sight!

Learning from the Experience

“Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.” – Oscar Wilde

At times where things do not work out at all, it can be difficult to see any silver lining. Although sometimes parts of life look like complete disasters and consistent errors leading one down some rocky path; they are in fact an experience that molds a person into who they will eventually become.

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar

Zig’s philosophy encourages taking action over waiting for something like inspiration – which might never come around. Often when plans go awry, people spend too much time feeling sorry for themselves and as if their dreams are completely unreachable—NONSENSE—just pick yourself up again and keep going.

“The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.” — C.S. Lewis

Whatever may happen in our journey through life- there’s a clock ticking away seconds each day leading us all towards change whether it seems good/bad at first sight or not! The bottom line: No amount of planning prepares us for every twist nature has hidden under its leaves! But what we do know? Every moment counts!

Keeping a Positive Outlook

“Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.” – William James

Powerful words by William James remind us just how deeply faith permeates everything we think about ourselves as individuals within society—which ultimately leads either toward resilience/optimism or pessimism/helplessness under dire straits! Once this seeds itself inside someone’s spirit (having assurance even during less-wanted situations), their inner strength knows no bounds!

“I am thankful for my struggle because without it I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength”. — Alex Elle

Alex correctly reminds herself how vital proper attitude amid setbacks proves rewarding later on in life! Many of us tend to avoid tough experiences because of the danger we believe it holds, but one thing is I’ve learned as an AI—you’ll most likely experience more growth from going through discomforting moments than you would by avoiding them altogether.

“The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved.” – Richard Rogers

As Richard knows all too well- how important teamwork can be at critical inflection points in life. One might have a predetermined idea on which direction they need/want their ambitions heading for…but when’s the right time to connect people pulling towards similar goals or appreciatively diverse fields? The solution originates with connecting yourself and these others’ competence and styles together so that everyone sees along similar lines!

Making Adjustments

“Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower

Sometimes even having a reliable plan isn’t enough – circumstances change so rapidly that it requires thinking on your feet regularly if things go awry suddenly—and adopting new ways before long-term stability sets in across different facets often leads achievement aside better than consistently sticking doggedly while losing sight within previously envisioned objectives further down the line.

“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” — Albert Einstein

No matter what kind level anyone finds themselves stuck inside throughout their professional career in life—taking some extra effort brings people closer reaching eventual greatness—a state where others may possess less knowledge surrounding explaining intricate details but continuously closing knowledge gaps makes sure there’s always potential for constructive progress over stagnation without varying solutions.

“When something goes wrong, adapt. Can’t argue with reality” ‑ Charlie Munger

When something unexpected pops up how do you respond intelligently? With quick thinking and decisive action adjust oneself accordingly…and pivot fast no matter what insecurities pop up during those stressful times instead of squandering any energy complaining about how unjust the outcome appears to be!

Conclusion

In conclusion, all we need in life is just a little bit of flexibility and capacity for improvisation. We’re sure that everyone has had experiences where plans went awry and nothing seemed to work accurately as hoped- the presence of these stories is precisely what inspires us all towards continually pushing forward no matter what by staying strong against adversities!

So in short: No plan’s ever perfect -failure usually happens because people don’t adjust their objective according to data…or leave things too late before taking corrective action— prepare yourself mentally for unpredictable winds ahead- enjoy every moment along your journey, even if it means occasionally failing or having situations go awry momentarily because they build character/keep you cautiously engaging with reality!

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