“In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless but planning is indispensable.” —President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Jean Jacques Machado understands the concept of having a backup plan very well. As part of the famed Machado family of Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners, he’s a lifelong student of the grappling art.
THE PLAN
One of the most popular and practical bits of advice you’re likely to hear is this: Always have a backup plan. You run into it everywhere—on television, on the radio and online. The reason it’s so common is obvious: One of the keys to achieving happiness and success in life is being prepared for what might happen. It’s as true in the dojo as it is in the real world.