Rest Break: When Plans Fall Apart (Mini)

Today’s Trail Talk is a quick “rest break” on the climb. I’d planned to drop our full episode on When Plans Fall Apart—and, fittingly, the plan fell apart. Interviews shifted, schedules moved, and rather than force it, we’re modeling what we teach: pause, reset, and keep hiking.

In this 4-minute mini episode, I offer a pocket framework for the moments when your plan slips:

1. Anchor: What’s still true?

2. Adjust: What can flex?

3. Assist: Who needs a hand?

Think of it as the taut-line hitch of communication—tighten where needed, loosen where you can, and keep the shelter standing.

I’d love to include your stories in future episodes. When did your plan go sideways—and what did you do next? Share a quick paragraph or voice memo with (a) what went wrong, (b) how you pivoted, and (c) what you learned.

Thanks for hiking with me. We’ll hit the main trail again next week.

—Mr. Mielke
Trail Talk – Leading the Scouting Adventure, Tales and Trails from Troop 888

Episode Summary (platform-ready, ~140–170 words)