Blog

You are currently viewing Going All In

Going All In

If you’re facing a big change, a solid Plan B offers comfort in case things go awry.

But what if Plan B holds you back?

In 48 BCE, Julius Caesar eliminated his army’s Plan B before the Battle of Pharsalus. It was the defining moment in the Roman civil war.

Caesar faced off against Pompey, who had twice the men, a seven times the cavalry, and held the higher ground.

Each day, Caesar marched his army from their fortified camp onto the flat ground. Pompey kept his army on the defensive foothills below his camp.

Neither side engaged.

Under political pressure, Pompey finally marched his army onto the flat plain, ceding the higher ground. Caesar ordered his men to destroy their camp fortifications, leaving no safe retreat.

Caesar went all in. No Plan B. Fight or die.

That applied to Caesar, too. He positioned himself with the dangerous right flank of his army, where the battle would be won or lost.

Besides leading with greater commitment, Caesar outwitted Pompey with clever tactics, crushing the opposing army. Pompey fled, only to be assassinated soon after. (Caesar came to his own end four years later in the Roman senate, but that’s another story.)

What’s the insight here?

In any big change, you will encounter challenges along the way. Plan B lets you off the hook because you can retreat to a safe camp.

Eliminating Plan B forces you to meet all challenges head on, finding clever tactics like Caesar did at Pharsalus.

If you are standing on the edge of a transition, whether you chose it or it chose you, let’s talk. I can help you explore options, starting with whether to go all in or keep a Plan B in reserve.

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterTweet
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave

This Post Has 9,273 Comments

  1. وبسایت اتوفیکس مگ 2026 October 28 Reply

    I used to be recommended this web site by means of my cousin. I’m now
    not positive whether this put up is written by means of him as nobody else recognise such special approximately my difficulty.
    You’re wonderful! Thanks!

  9. Rolando 2026 October 29 Reply

    spielothek schleswig holstein

    Here is my site – casino litecoin ab 25 euro (Rolando)

  12. https://128xbet.com/ 2026 October 29 Reply

    8Xbet mang đến không gian giải trí trực tuyến đa dạng với giao diện hiện đại, thao tác đơn giản và nhiều lựa chọn hấp dẫn. https://128xbet.com/

  18. suxinFum 2026 October 29 Reply

    На бирже «Большой Дом Безупречных Дел» заказчики ремонта и строительства находят проверенных мастеров Москвы и Подмосковья. Разместить заказ можно бесплатно за две минуты, а мастера сами предложат цену и сроки. Каталог мастеров и лента заказов открыты на сайте https://bdbd.pro/ без посредников. Рейтинги и отзывы помогают выбрать надёжного специалиста, а чат упрощает обсуждение деталей. Для исполнителей первые три отклика не стоят ничего.

Leave a Reply