Many times, excess money, time and frustration is spent on back up choices.

Instead of spending enough time creating the right solution or making the right decision, we rely on alternative solutions for security, to make sure we won’t misstep, to diminish risk.

Having a plan B is smart. It’s wise to have a plan C, perhaps.

Problem is, these backups take up a significant amount of mental space. And time. And energy.

Instead of plowing forward with a decision, we’re left with three viable alternatives that ultimately debilitate, not motivate.

Why not make a decision first, having wisely thought about it, then, if it’s the wrong decision, move to the back up plan.

That’s the essence of a backup plan. It’s supposed to work when you’ve made the wrong decision. It doesn’t work when it keeps you from making any decision, let alone the right one.