Exception Quote by Russell M. Nelson
““Plan for the rule, not the exception.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2020
Plan for the typical case, not just rare exceptions, to build robust systems.
In simple terms: Plan for the norm, not outliers.
Key Takeaway
Design for common scenarios first.
Themes
planning
risk management
efficiency
Mood
practical
strategic
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- project management
- software development
- budgeting
- policy making
Key Concepts
probability
system design
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance norm‑based planning with flexibility?
- When should you prepare for outliers?
A Different Perspective
Exceptions still occur; over‑reliance on norms can cause blind spots.
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