Plans Are Bullsh*t
In this monologue, the speaker shares a story from an executive bodyguard who, after repeatedly witnessing comrades die in combat, concluded that elaborate future plans are meaningless. The bodyguard’s realization—that life can end abruptly, rendering detailed contingencies irrelevant—prompted him to abandon complex, multi‑layered planning. The speaker reflects on his own past obsession with creating intricate plans, noting how shifting board dynamics, moving players, and changing resources made those plans ineffective and mentally draining. He now advocates for a mindset that defines clear, high‑level objectives while keeping the methods to achieve them vague and flexible, thereby conserving mental energy and focusing on what truly matters.
