Construction Quote by Jill Shalvis
“The easy road is always under construction,so have an alternate route planned.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Road Less Traveled, Jill Shalvis, 2018
The easy path is constantly being worked on; always have an alternative plan ready.
In simple terms: Easy routes are never finished; plan backups.
Key Takeaway
Prepare contingency plans.
Themes
preparation
resilience
strategy
Mood
pragmatic
cautious
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- travel
- project management
- personal growth
Key Concepts
risk management
flexibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What backup strategies have you used?
- When is it okay to stick with the original plan?
A Different Perspective
Overplanning can cause indecision.
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![“I'm telling you, I could teach at a university, [George] Carlin, a whole semester. The construction and deconstruction of the words, the language, the order.” quote by Jay Mohr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/af2/jay-mohr-4777_construction_i-m-telling-you-i-could-teach-at-a-unive_29549.jpg)
