EPISODE · Oct 26, 2025 · 12 MIN
181: How Overplanning Will Ruin Your Day, and Why "Playing it by Ear" Might Be The Answer
from The Rosie and Roula Show · host Roula Abou Haidar and Rosie Burrows
We’ve all had that one day we built up in our heads—the perfect plan, the flawless vibe—and then reality came along and ruined it. In this episode, Roula and Rosie dive into why our dream days rarely match up with reality, how overplanning can kill the fun, and the surprising power of just going with the flow.From Roula’s birthday flop to Rosie’s hiking disaster, the girls share hilarious and honest stories about control, disappointment, and learning to “play it by ear” (even if that phrase makes Roula cringe).Topics covered:Why perfect plans never go to planHow overplanning ruins joyThe art of letting go and “playing it by ear”Balancing structure with spontaneityWhen was the last time your “perfect day” didn’t turn out so perfect after all?--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast
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We’ve all had that one day we built up in our heads—the perfect plan, the flawless vibe—and then reality came along and ruined it. In this episode, Roula and Rosie dive into why our dream days rarely match up with reality, how overplanning can kill the fun, and the surprising power of just going with the flow. From Roula’s birthday flop to Rosie’s hiking disaster, the girls share hilarious and honest stories about control, disappointment, and learning to “play it by ear” (even if that phrase ...
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