When Chaos Hits: Your Plan Becomes Your Lifeboat

No one plans for chaos—but it is inevitable - it is just a matter of when it shows up.

Unexpected health issues.

Family emergencies.

Disruptions from extreme weather.

We have all experienced it; your time, energy, and focus suddenly get pulled in directions you didn’t anticipate.

In this episode of Life at Ten Tenths, Matt and Garrett share a candid, personal conversation about what it really looks like to run a business when life goes sideways—and why a well-built plan isn’t a constraint, it’s a lifeboat.

This episode isn’t about pushing harder or pretending everything is fine. It’s about why minimum standards, clear priorities, and relationship-based businesses create stability when control disappears—and how grace and structure can coexist.

In this episode, we talk about:

1. Why chaos doesn’t mean your plan failed
2. How minimum standards keep you grounded in hard seasons
3. What truly needs to stay non-negotiable—and what can pause
4. Why planning is most valuable when things fall apart
5. How strong relationships create flexibility and support
6. Giving yourself grace without abandoning momentum

This conversation is a reminder that the right plan doesn’t trap you—it supports you.

When life demands your attention, having a foundation in place allows you to step away, take care of what matters most, and return with clarity and confidence.

🎧 Listen in if you’re navigating uncertainty and need a steady reminder: you’re not off track—you’re human.