03 // Writing Tagged: #Essay

Have you ever had the feeling that while you're crossing things off your never-ending to-do lists, you're not really moving closer to your major objectives? You may be conflating planning with strategy. Despite their frequent interchangeability, they have completely different functions. Strategy is your compass; it's how you pick your overall course, deal with turmoil, and adjust to ambiguity. Planning is your road map; it's the careful, methodical execution required to establish order and truly arrive at your goal. In the end, both are necessary for actual success: strategy makes sure you're climbing the correct mountain, and planning gives you the precise steps to reach the summit.