Reflection post

The concept in the lecture than I can relate to most are the cycles of planning. I have been a victim of the vicious cycle of not planning many times. I felt that I didn't have enough time to make a plan so I tried to remember everything that needed to be done. Needless to say I was blindsided by unforeseen obstacles and I didn't have the tools to put out my "fires." Through many trials, I finally began to plan things out and write down. Now when a "fire" happens I can put it out with a solution and complete other tasks. I stopped using short term operational plans and started to use long term strategic plans. I made a set of contingency plans so I could be prepared for emergencies. The cycles of planning are used for all walks of life not just in the business world.