Accounts Quote by B. H. Liddell Hart
“In any problem where an opposing force exists and cannot be regulated, one must foresee and provide for alternative courses. Adaptability is the law which governs survival in war as in life ... To be practical, any plan must take account of the enemy's power to frustrate it; the best chance of overcoming such obstruction is to have a plan that can be easily varied to fit the circumstances met.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Strategy: The Logic of War by B. H. Liddell Hart, 1967
Effective planning requires flexibility; anticipate opposition and design adaptable strategies to survive challenges.
In simple terms: Plans must be flexible to handle opposition.
Key Takeaway
Build adaptable plans.
Themes
strategy
adaptability
war
life
planning
Mood
strategic
pragmatic
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- military campaigns
- business negotiations
- project management
- personal goal setting
Key Concepts
contingency
resilience
flexibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What contingencies can you embed in your current plan?
- How does flexibility improve outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Rigid plans fail against unpredictable obstacles.
