On paper
There are always objections.
Customers have them. Your team have them. You have them.
Most are obvious and predictable. The price, the time, the location, the expertise, the…
On paper, everything seems simpler than it is.
Writing things down helps us see the size and shape of the problem. So we can understand the need for a Tab A and the necessary parameters of a potential Slot B. It helps corral our thoughts and fears and makes us poke them into place, leaving space to consider gaps and uncover connections. To explore.
Paper also lets us convince ourselves that things are simpler than they are.
Fooling us into check-boxing the impossible. Giving shape to a perfect Tab A and a snug Slot B without any thought or scepticism. Neat paper as deceit, a simple picture that’s only surface deep.
On paper, everything seems more manageable. That’s a good thing. Now tear that paper apart and recycle and recycle until the plans aren’t just simpler, they’re smarter.
Skippy strategy: Write to help you think to help you plan.
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