The bigger the project, the more mental clarity you need.
Being ready for a project isn’t always a clear path. Especially the first time you do something, you might not know exactly what it will entail. And so, the bigger the project, the more specific and detailed your plan should be, so that when the day arrives, you have anticipated the major points.
What does that clarity get you?
- Answers to questions from the people you’re leading.
- Challenges are surmountable because you anticipated them.
- The ability to pivot when something unexpected does arise.
- The mental bandwidth to zoom out and appreciate the process.
I helped my son complete his Eagle Project today, and he benefitted tremendously from the 15-page written plan he was required to prepare and submit for approval. That approval happened a year ago, and he was able to sit down and review it yesterday; today he moved with purpose and led with joy, knowing what needed to happen in great detail. He reacted to new challenges, pivoted on a dime, and was able to answer every question that came up.
I seek clarity through preparation for rehearsals, for concerts, for travel, for anything that requires any degree of clarity beyond the day-to-day.