Keep Yourself Motivated
You not only need to make your plans flexible, but you want to try and plan for surprises as well.
You won't always know what they are, but you can make educated guesses and be a little more prepared to deal with issues when they arise. This will help keep you motivated when solving problems that take more time, as these surprises won't be so devastating if you're ready for them.
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