Break Preconceptions
Break Preconceptions, work with what you have
I really like that saying.
How many times have you "planned" on getting that budget, or "knew" that you would get the approval?
You know what, so many times in my life, both personal and professional, I had a preconceived desire for something to happen, and it never did. So, I could either be negative and fail, or do with what I had.
It works with my other maxim - "Do the best you can in the time you have".
I guess it goes back to the old maxim of "Play the cards you are dealt".
So, next time you go into a meeting, break something, a pencil, rip a piece of paper in half, something - and remember, BREAK PRECONCEPTIONS, because not only will you be ready for the unexpected, you will be surprised at how adaptable you will become.