Production Disruption

As 1860 drew to a close, the United States was again preparing to go to war, this time with itself. Ulysses S Grant foresaw that a Civil War would result in a blockade of Southern ports, and that, in turn, would result in the South's losing its predominant position as the worlds foremost exporter of cotton.

"This disturbance will give such an impetus to the production of thier staple, cotton, in other parts of the world that they can never recover the control of the market again for that commodity." US Grant.
If for whatever reason you stop production, someone else will fill the void, and you will never be able to fully recover your lost market share.

The same goes for athletics. Once you lose your production, your place in the game, it will be hard fought to regain. So be careful that you strategically take those days off when others are working.

Develop an Alternate Plan

Robert E. Lee's defensive tactics during the spring of 1864 led Ulysses S Grant to realize that continued direct assaults upon the Confederate entrenchments "would cause a slaughter of our men that even success would not justify." He concluded that he would have to modify his plans. As he explained to Halleck:

"I now find, after over thirty days of trial, the enemy deems it of the first importance to run no risks with the armies they now have. The act purely on the defensive behind breastworks...Without a greater sacrifice of human life than I am willing to make all cannot be accomplished that I had designed...I have therefore resolved upon the following plan..."


LESSON: When you realize that the path you're on won't lead to success, or it will, but at too great a cost, don't abandon your goal. Instead, develop an alternative approach to get you there.

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