Comments on: What To Do If You Want To Underachieve

By: Mandy Allen

Mandy Allen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:43:05 +0000

Hi Susan,

Great post. Have a direction rather than a final destination, nice thinking.

Enjoy the journey.

Mandy

By: Susan Owen-Thursfield

Susan Owen-Thursfield — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:45:07 +0000

I know there are two schools of thought – one which says you must plan to the nth degree and one which says not to (as I discussed). I think if you absolutely KNOW what is possible (like crossing the finish line to win an Olympic Gold medal) then nth degree planning ensures success.

But for the most part, we just don’t know what success looks like – and then I think open ended planning is the way forward.

Congratulations on your success, John – make sure you don’t spread yourself too thinly, won’t you!

Cheers!

By: John McNally

John McNally — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:04:36 +0000

Very interesting Susan, I think I’m following this open-ended plan idea, and it’s working.

I’m just focused on writing blog posts, with the general theory that it’s a good thing to do. I have now launched 3 new business ventures which spontaneously happened out of the blog.:-)
Keep up the good work.

John

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:19:55 +0000

Susan, That was a great post, it’s had me thinking about my business plans.

I have also enjoyed looking round your blog!

Best wishes, Ray