Customer Quote by Kevin DeYoung
““Margin,” Swenson says, “is the space between our load and our limits.” 9 Planning for margin means planning for the unplannable. It means we understand what’s possible for us as finite creatures and then we schedule for less than that.””
About This Quote
Margin is the gap between our capacity and our limits; planning for it acknowledges uncertainty.
In simple terms: Plan for the space between ability and limits.
Key Takeaway
Build buffers for the unexpected.
Themes
risk management
planning
uncertainty
human limits
Mood
practical
analytical
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- project management
- personal finance
- health
- career development
Key Concepts
finite resources
contingency planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How much margin is enough?
- When does margin become excess?
A Different Perspective
Over‑planning can waste resources.
