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Planning or chaos? Wandering through a world without a map
I was planning an article about strategic thinking, and I remembered many people I had met who were often held up as role models. These individuals stood out because they didn’t dwell on overthinking and moved quickly into action. eager to act, they frequently bypassed the strategic planning phase. In the end, they failed.
In many small or medium-sized companies, as well as among solo entrepreneurs and freelancers, there’s a tendency to undervalue the strategic aspect. I believe this undervaluation is a consequence of ignorance and mental confusion. Unfortunately, it frequently occurs in areas that are significant and crucial on a personal level.
In short, without thinking, it’s painful! Without a strategy, it’s painful! Without strategic thinking, it’s both costly and painful, with failure guaranteed!
Strategic thinking is about planning and utilizing resources and possible actions to achieve goals and adequately address challenges.
