Plans and Pivot

Interest rates changed last week. 

So many people and businesses are thinking they have to change now too. 

They are pivoting. 

If they’re not making long term plans, they are making constant pivots. 

Long-term planning is a losing battle. 

Today’s world moves too fast. 

Technological breakthroughs, market disruptions, and global events can make even the most thought-out strategy irrelevant overnight.

This creates a frustrating cycle: you start with a plan, but soon after, something changes. A new trend emerges, a competitor disrupts the landscape, or unforeseen events force you to shift. 

You pivot. 

Then pivot again. 

Before you know it, you're chasing the latest thing with no clear direction in sight.

You’re lost in the woods not knowing where to go, where you are or what’s what. 

The Trap of Perpetual Pivoting

Pivoting seems like the key to staying agile, and in many ways, it is. 

Adaptability is essential today. But there’s a fine line between being adaptable and being directionless. 

Constantly changing direction to keep up with trends usually means you're never fully executing any plan, never sticking with a strategy long enough to see results.

Let’s be honest: pivots are enticing. 

They offer the illusion of solving the problems you're currently facing. Stuck on a tough project? A pivot offers a quick escape. “This isn’t working, let’s shift direction!” becomes the mantra. While it can sometimes be the right move, more often than not, the solution is sticking with the plan you’ve already laid out, seeing it through instead of constantly resetting.

Why do we fall into the trap of over-pivoting? It comes down to a fear of missing out. With trends and social media moving at lightning speed, no one wants to be left behind. There’s a pressure to jump on the latest strategy or tool before it’s too late. Every new platform or "growth hack" can feel like a must-try, demanding a pivot—again.

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The Risk of Abandoning Long-Term Vision

While pivoting may seem like the smart move in the moment, it can undermine long-term success. If you’re constantly shifting focus, you risk losing sight of your larger vision. Whether in business or personal projects, you need an anchor—a sense of direction that keeps you grounded. Without this, constant pivoting leads to inconsistency, confusing both yourself and others, like your team or clients.

Success, especially in the long term, isn’t about always finding the next big thing. It’s about refining and sticking with a vision through the inevitable ups and downs. This doesn’t mean being rigid; it means having the discipline to recognize when a pivot is necessary and when it’s just a knee-jerk reaction to impatience.

1. Define Your Direction

In a world of constant change, your direction should remain steady. Unlike rigid goals that can quickly become outdated, a clear direction focuses on the long-term aim and purpose of your work. It’s a guiding principle that helps you decide whether a pivot is really necessary or just a distraction.

When you have a clear direction, you can evaluate every new opportunity or trend against it. Does this help you move toward your bigger purpose, or is it just pulling you off course? By staying anchored in a strong direction, you can adapt when needed but avoid chasing every new idea that comes along. If it doesn’t align with your direction, it’s probably not worth the pivot.

2. Plan for Flexibility

Change is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to derail your entire plan. Instead of locking yourself into rigid goals, build flexibility into your strategy. This means having a framework that allows for course corrections without throwing out the whole plan. A flexible plan anticipates change and adapts without losing sight of the bigger picture.

3. Set Clear Milestones

One of the biggest mistakes people make when pivoting is abandoning their progress. By setting clear milestones, you create checkpoints along the way. When you encounter a situation that might warrant a pivot, assess where you are relative to your milestones. Are you making progress? Sometimes, adjusting your process is better than throwing away the entire plan.

4. Second Guess The Pivot, Not The Original Aim

Not every trend or disruption deserves a pivot. Before making any big moves, take a step back and evaluate the situation. What impact does this new development have on your long-term goals? Will it genuinely improve your chances of success, or is it just noise? Ask yourself, “If I weren’t aware of this trend, would I feel the need to change course?” If the answer is no, then it's likely not worth the pivot.

5. Trust in Consistency

Long-term success is often the result of consistent, focused effort. Even when progress feels slow, the disciplined execution of a well-thought-out plan usually pays off in the end. While the tech world loves to glorify overnight successes, most sustainable wins come from steady work over time.

A Balance of Discipline and Adaptability

In a world where change is the only constant, long-term plans might feel like a gamble. But that doesn’t mean they’re not worth making. The key is to understand when to pivot and when to stick with your strategy. By grounding yourself in a clear direction, building flexibility into your plans, and having the discipline to stay the course, you can avoid the trap of perpetual pivoting. 

It’s not about chasing every new trend—it’s about navigating change with purpose and staying focused on your long-term direction.

Darin Persinger

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