wandelaar Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) Reading the Chuang tzu one gets the impression that Chuang tzu doesn't like and actually discourages long-term planning. Is that correct? And if so, can a person or organization do well without some form of long-term planning? Â Edited October 28, 2018 by wandelaar 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taoist Texts Posted October 28, 2018 22 minutes ago, wandelaar said: Â Â Chuang tzu doesn't like and actually discourages long-term planning. Is that correct? no 22 minutes ago, wandelaar said: Â can a person or organization do well without some form of long-term planning? yes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldDog Posted October 31, 2018 On 10/28/2018 at 10:29 AM, wandelaar said: ... discourages long-term planning ...  I don't think I would go that far. It certainly would not be very practical advice.  As I see it, a lot of what happens in life is unexpected. When the unexpected occurs one adapts as best one can. Should one bother to set some goals and make plans for getting there? Of course one should. But as a wise man once remarked, as soon as you make a plan its obsolete. So, you adjust the plan as you go.  I like the sailing analogy. You set your eye on your destination but because the winds vary you do not follow a straight line. You tack with the changes in the winds.  2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
