Plan C

I noticed recently that when Plan A goes all pear shaped, Plan B usually does as well.

I end up going with Plan C.

It took me a few times years to recognize this pattern and a bit longer to come up with a theory.

I think it’s because Plan B is the illegitimate offspring of rage and frustration. I need a few moments to examine what went wrong with Plan A, compare that to the weaknesses of Plan B and then I can come up with a workable Plan C.

I know I can be an over thinker. I had five pages of drawings (sketches, parts list, cut list, and a wiring diagram) for the bandsaw cabinet.

At the same time, thinking through a problem and planning the solution usually saves time and money.

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Author: rexplex

With a bachelors degree in history, I turn wrenches for a living. I’m most at peace when I hear the wind in the trees or the gurgle of a brook. I’m a believer in the Renaissance Man, as epitomized by DaVinci engineer, artist, soldier, statesman. As Heinlein said, “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyse a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.”

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