Same. I have the kind of work where technical improvisation and ability to put out proverbial fires (no real ones… yet) are key aspects, and while planning is a useful tool, it can only get me so far. There have been times where I deliberately skip a lot of the planning and purposefully go in blind to make sure I keep my edge. I only do this when I know there are resources and infrastructure to allow for alternatives, though.
I often find that being under-prepared leads to creativity.
Same. I have the kind of work where technical improvisation and ability to put out proverbial fires (no real ones… yet) are key aspects, and while planning is a useful tool, it can only get me so far. There have been times where I deliberately skip a lot of the planning and purposefully go in blind to make sure I keep my edge. I only do this when I know there are resources and infrastructure to allow for alternatives, though.
People think I got this good at improvising by having a plan?!?