John mentioned this one to me, as I sit here editing three memos for tomorrow, I’m reminded he is right. Eisenhower is one smart person. Planning is good because it helps you think through objectives. I actually like the later formulation better, but it appears, Dwight actually said the more boring one about planning.
In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. Dwight D. Eisenhower
The World of the Swiss McKeowns – No battle was ever won according to plan…
No battle was ever won according to plan, but no battle was ever won without one. Dwight D. Eisenhower
