Rob was feeling a little left out that I have never chosen to highlight a quote that he found, so today, he is the star of the week with our quote of the week!
“Luck is when opportunity meets with preparation.”
He knew I would love this one, as I am all about being prepared and planning and stuff like that. I truly truly believe that so many things in life are better when we are prepared.
We are less anxious.
We are less stressed.
We are more available to take on new challenges.
We are able to take advantage of opportunities. When opportunity knocks, we are ready to answer the door and jump at the chance to do something great!
I know planners are criticized for being boring, and that they can’t ever be spontaneous. There certainly is a fine line. Not everything HAS to be planned. However, I have found that by planning “enough” things in my life, I now have room for the spontaneous, unexpected and unplanned things. Some things I just don’t have to worry about as my plans are in place, which allows me the freedom to use my brain power to think about other things.
And that freedom, is worth so much to me. I am a tried and true planner.
You?
Definitely a planner! And I agree; planning does free me up to think about other things. And my husband loves it because then he can be totally relaxed. Nice quote, Rob!
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I plan so I can relax too! It really does work!
I am totally a planner and seriously couldn’t agree more with you on this. And you are right, because of planning, I have been able to do much more in the way of being spontaneous at times, too! 🙂
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Funny how planning can lead to more spontaneity!
Total planner here, too!!!
I like that quote because I like the fact that you actually have to work for luck to come your way!
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Work is a key ingredient to any kind of success, that’s for sure!
I’m a planner too. And, yes, that means I can feel more comfortable being spontaneous too. I tend to plan for the unexpected as well. 🙂 Great quote
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It’s always a good idea to try to anticipate the unexpected and have a few back up plans.
Love this quote and have had it hanging in my office for years now…
From one planner to another I totally agree, I don’t think we are boring but SMART. And will also live a life with no regrets and in line with our deepest values.
Tarina
Yes, we are smarties, aren’t we?? Lol
I think I’m just like you. I do plan a lot of things, and I leave a little wiggle room for the unexpected and wonderful. Best of both worlds, right?
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Yes! We need to have wiggle room. And I always need and enjoy that wiggle room!
I’m a planner. I have to-do lists and organize the heck out of my life. It’s the only way I can stay sane!!! I agree that some people can get too caught up in planning and plan the fun right out of life. I do believe however that planning does help me take advantage of opportunity because I know that I can take on the challenge.
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I do live by lists too, but I agree, they help me take on many challenges I wouldn’t be able to take on otherwise.
Planner for sure!! Some may say too much but you know what? It came in very handy with the kids!!
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I don’t know how I would manage my brood without being a planner!!
That is one of the best quotes ever! I love to plan things…it’s the follow-through that I have a hard time with!
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Follow through is the hardest, for sure!
I just love that you all do the quotation of the week! This one is especially fantastic. It’s so easy to think “that person is lucky”…but to forget that there is usually some preparation behind “luck”.
I’m a planner, too. I think it’s freeing rather than stifling!! –Lisa
It drives me crazy when I hear people who talk about “luck” all the time. Luck does exist, however, so much of luck is really WORK!!
Love this quote! And I love that you not only have quote of the week for your blog, but for your family too.
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We have been doing it for about 3 years now and it is one of the best weekly traditions we have!
Love this quote! I’m a big believer in the idea that we make our own luck with hard work!
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I’m a believer too!
I love this quote, and I understand what you mean–I am a planner to the bone too. But sometimes the most unplanned things turn out to be the most awesome!
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That is so true. You need to be a planner and enjoy the unexpected too!