In 1950 Dwight Eisenhower wrote a letter to a U.S. diplomat in which he said, "Peace-time plans are of no particular value, but peace-time planning is indispensable." He didn't claim it was original with him, but it is a quote worthy of remembering.

It is so easy to spend your life getting ready to get ready! I know this is something I am prone to do.

I love the planning process - as I've written about, from clarifying core values, mission, vision, purpose, through goals and priorities. And I know it's essential to create a plan. In fact, the whole idea is strategic planning.