Effectiveness Tip of the Week via email from the folks at FranklinCovey:

Adept at Adapting

"If anything can go wrong, it will." Mr. Murphy! Just where is your silver lining? We're not into peddling pessimism, but a hearty does of reality comes in handy now and again. The proverbial "wrench in the system" can strike anywhere, anytime. Unexpected change -- it's the law.

• Expect it. Change happens. It's one of the few constants in society. Commonly associated with negative circumstances and outcomes, unexpected change often gets a bad rap. Yet, unexpected change can be exhilarating and extremely positive. I feel a Paradigm Shift™ coming on!
• Plan on it. Rule of thumb: "Plan weekly, adapt daily." When reviewing your daily activities, factor in time for unexpected changes -- things that throw your schedule off track. You'll feel less frustrated and more in control. Be prepared.
• Go with it. Kicking and screaming will only get you so far. Change is good. Adapting, adjusting, and making modifications to changing circumstances will yield new opportunities, new ideas, and new perspectives.

Unexpected change -- your friend indeed! What else did you expect?