Mice and Men Can Steer and Float (#015)

Alistair explores the quote from John Steinbeck with that of Otto von Bismarck in relation to planning, expectation and adaptability. What ideas and insights do you remember had the most impact on you in school?If you're interested in more visit ▶ www.almcbride.com/minicoursefor a FREE email minicourse on how to gain the psychological edge in your negotiations and critical conversations along with a helpful negotiation prep cheat sheet.Topics explored:- The linking thread between the subjects you enjoy- Otto's deceptively simple, famous quote- Don't waste effort and accept on the one hand, control what's controllable on the other- Why is it so bad to be an opportunist?- Murphy's law, Mike Tyson and von Clausevitz all agree- One thing Rumsfeld got right- A little fun planning before, to adapt and get unstuck fasterIf you enjoyed this episode of Dealing with Goliath Podcast, hit subscribe to hear about our latest episodes.If you're interested in more visit ▶ https://almcbride.com/minicoursefor a free email minicourse on how to gain the psychological edge in your negotiations and critical conversations along with a helpful negotiation prep cheat sheet.If you enjoyed this episode of Dealing with Goliath Podcast, hit subscribe to hear about our latest episodes.