2020: Planning Is the Cure for Uncertainty

S. Schuchart

Summary Bullets:

• The new year and all the changes in the world, both political and otherwise, can cause uncertainty and stress.
• Planning can rationalize the risk and reduce stress and feelings of helplessness.

Our connected society is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it gives us the sum of human knowledge in the palms of our hands. On the other hand, it makes us hyper-aware of political, geopolitical, climate, human, and economic problems on a 24/7 basis. As IT professionals, we are affected by the challenges from the constant bombardment of the world’s problems, and it takes a toll on everyone’s decision-making processes.