Quotes about Planning

We made no more provision for growing older, than we did for growing younger.

What prudent merchant will hazard his fortunes in any new branch of commerce when he knows not that his plans may be rendered unlawful before they can be executed?

Seeds you plant today determine the harvest you reap tomorrow.

I am neither frustrated nor planning anything other than being the best Secretary of State I could be.

Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing.

Choose your friends with caution plan your future with purpose, and frame your life with faith.

imaging has its own formula: 1) the goal, 2) the purpose, 3) prayer activity, 4) thoughtful planning, 5) innovative thinking, 6) enthusiasm, 7) organized hard work, and 8) always holding the image of success firmly in mind. If this formula is faithfully carried out, the desired results will be achieved despite all difficulties or setbacks.

The truth is that as much as you plan and dream and move forward in your life, you must remember you are always acting in conjunction with the flow and energy of the universe.

I never put off till tomorrow what I can possibly do - the day after.

The Master replied, "The person who would wrestle a tiger bare-handed or march across the Yellow River,106 and who would go to his death without regret—this person I would not take along. It would have to be someone who would approach any situation with trepidation, and who would be fond of planning with an eye to success.

Those two priceless abilities: first, the ability to think. Second, the ability to do things in the order of their importance.

Good Working Habit No. 2: Do Things in the Order of Their Importance.