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"لا توجد خطة معركة تصمد بعد الاتصال بالعدو"

Colin Powell

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When you prepare for a big task or challenge, you might come up with a detailed plan imagining everything will go as expected. However, once you actually start dealing with the situation, things often change unexpectedly. Think about planning a big outdoor party. You might have everything figured out: food, games, and decorations. But if it suddenly starts to rain, you'll need to adjust your plan quickly. An example from history is when soldiers go to war. They make careful strategies for the battle, but once the fighting begins, things never go exactly as they predicted. The enemy might do something surprising, or conditions might change, and the soldiers have to adapt on the fly. This idea teaches that flexibility is important. It advises us to stay ready to improvise and handle unexpected changes. Instead of feeling frustrated when things don’t go perfectly, we should expect that there will be surprises and be prepared to change our approach. By being adaptable, we can handle challenges more effectively and achieve our goals even when things don’t go as planned.

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Adaptation Battle Conflict Flexibility Military Planning Strategy Tactics Uncertainty Warfare
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