Reid Hoffman basically illustrates 3 potential roads; A is where you plan/aim for, B is in the back of your head as a possible reset, and Z seems mainly functional, so you understand the worst case scenario. If Z is manageable, it may give you the confidence and risk appetite to aggressively pursue Plan A.
In my experience, part of the challenge with these 'Plans' is that, they are CONSTANTLY in flux. In other words, my ABZ 5 years ago looks nothing like it does today. When plans change that frequently, they become useful and interesting thought exercises, but misguiding if one tries to stick to their structure too rigidly.
When plans change that frequently, they become useful and interesting thought exercises, but misguiding if one tries to stick to their structure too rigidly.
I've always thought that that was half of the justification for the old Dwight Eisenhower quote:
"Plans are worthless, but planning is everything."
In my experience, part of the challenge with these 'Plans' is that, they are CONSTANTLY in flux. In other words, my ABZ 5 years ago looks nothing like it does today. When plans change that frequently, they become useful and interesting thought exercises, but misguiding if one tries to stick to their structure too rigidly.