Adaptable Quote by B. H. Liddell Hart
“Ensure that both plan and dispositions are flexible, adaptable to circumstances. Your plan should foresee and provide for a next step in case of success or failure.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Strategy, 1948
Plans must be adaptable, with contingencies for success or failure.
In simple terms: Flexible plans anticipate next steps.
Key Takeaway
Build adaptable strategies.
Themes
strategy
flexibility
planning
resilience
Mood
strategic
cautious
Type
tactical
forward‑looking
When to use this quote
- business planning
- military operations
- project management
- personal goals
Key Concepts
contingency
scenario analysis
adaptive leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What if you fail?
- How will you pivot?
A Different Perspective
Over‑planning can hinder spontaneity.
