plan irrationally
[/plæn ɪˈræʃənəli/]
verb phrase
planejar de forma irracional
1. to make plans or decisions without logical reasoning, sound judgment, or rational thought
He tends to plan irrationally when he's stressed, making decisions he later regrets.
Ele tende a planejar de forma irracional quando está estressado, tomando decisões que depois se arrepende.
2. to organize future actions based on emotions, impulses, or unfounded assumptions rather than facts and logic
The startup began to plan irrationally after receiving initial investment, overestimating their market reach.
A startup começou a planejar de forma irracional após receber investimento inicial, superestimando seu alcance de mercado.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, planning irrationally is generally viewed negatively. However, in startup culture, some 'irrational optimism' is sometimes paradoxically celebrated as entrepreneurial spirit, though actual irrational planning is still discouraged. The phrase is commonly used in project management, psychology, and decision-making discussions.
NYC Slang
wing it / fly by the seat of your pants / shoot from the hip
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