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Adventure is just bad planning
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"Adventure is just bad planning"

- Roald Amundsen

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This quote by Roald Amundsen suggests that adventure is the outcome of bad preparation. He suggests that if one strategies effectively, there need to be no requirement for an experience. Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer who was the first to reach the South Pole, so he was aware of the significance of preparation. He was likewise a proponent of the concept that one ought to be prepared for any situation. By saying that experience is just bad preparation, he is recommending that if one strategies correctly, they can prevent any unanticipated surprises. He is also indicating that if one does not plan appropriately, they might discover themselves in a circumstance that is more difficult than they expected. This quote is a reminder that appropriate preparation is essential for any effective endeavor.

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Roald Amundsen This quote is written / told by Roald Amundsen between July 16, 1872 and June 18, 1928. He was a famous Explorer from Norway. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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