The world has a way of undermining complex plans. This is particularly…

Carl von Clausewitz
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The world has a way of undermining complex plans. This is particularly true in fast moving environments. A fast moving environment can evolve more quickly than a complex plan can be adapted to it. By the time you have adapted, the target has changed.
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