Why Smart Leaders Plan for the Worst (and How You Can Too)


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“No one ever thinks about why a business keeps manual order pads—until the POS system crashes and the queue starts to grow…”

Here’s the simple truth: when things go wrong, it doesn’t have to spell disaster for you or your business.

Worst-case scenario planning is about imagining what could go wrong-and then turning those worries into practical steps you can take.

It might sound like doom-mongering, but there’s a real upside: you get to spot potential problems in advance and stay a step ahead.

So when the unexpected happens, you’re ready. Maybe you’ve kept manual order pads for tech failures, or a backup generator for power outages. You’ve thought it through.

That’s why our business continuity plan ran to 140 pages! If something could go wrong, we had a strategy for it. Most insurers won’t even offer cover without one.

But beyond insurance, this mindset helps you handle adversity and navigate tough times with confidence.

As Dwight D. Eisenhower famously said, “Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.”

You’re not just creating documents-you’re opening a window into possible futures, and that preparation empowers you and your team.

Want to go deeper? Read the full article here.

Thanks for reading,

Darren

P.S. Tomorrow’s email will show you how to identify the risks that matter most.


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