Learn to "read the skies".

Imagine you are setting off on a journey where you will need to strike out

on your own, and you must decide what you would need to bring onboard your

little boat.

It is likewise with business-planning. We do not just plan how to get to

the desired destination. We still have to plan for bad weather and how we

will tide through turbulent seas.

Other than a good reliable map, we will need a good compass also. The

weather frequently changes. The successful business is one that is

well-prepared for changes.