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fail to plan is plan to fail

FAYL too PLAN iz PLAN too FAYL

feɪl tuː plæn ɪz plæn tuː feɪl

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failtoplanisplantofail

Dictionary meaning

not having a plan greatly increases the likelihood of failure; adequate preparation is essential for success

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