When Eisenhower arrived in Europe in WWII his instructions to his generals was to do something, even if it was wrong.
Everyone was afraid that they were facing something bigger than they were, but Eisenhower understood that it was necessary to act, even if he had the same fear.
Perhaps Eisenhower, the great organizer, the general who was never allowed to take a army into battle, understood the unstoppable power of what he had in reserve if only momentum could be added.
This is a great story and a good example of leadership, but it doesn't answer the question of what you should do if you formulate a plan and it has unintended consequences. In this case, I am going to suggest that if things seem to be working, you should watch for unintended consequences, but until you come up with a better, you should stay the course.
There are risks in doing this, but you have to look at alternatives. You have to look at the things which have to be done and you have to prioritize things.
I have never seen so much potential and so much potential for reversals moving hand in hand.
Now things are starting to get interesting.
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