Why Good Plans Fail When You’re Tired

Most emergency plans fail for one simple reason: they expect you to be calm, rested, and thinking clearly. But real emergencies don’t wait for your best day. In this episode, we discuss why fatigue silently sabotages even “good” plans, and how real preparedness works when you’re tired, stressed, and already running on empty.

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Why Good Plans Fail When You’re Tired

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