One of my signature keynote stories involves a favorite television program of mine from the ’70s and ’80s, Fantasy Island. Predictably, near the beginning of each episode, viewers find the two co-stars on the beach, discussing the imminent arrival of each new guest to paradise, and their particular fantasy.
Suddenly, Tattoo looks skyward and excitedly says, “Look boss — the plane — the plane!†But, as I say to my audience, “in reality, Tattoo was misunderstood by Mr. Roarke, you, and me. Tattoo was actually saying ‘the plan — the plan!’ That’s why they messed up everyone’s fantasy. It wasn’t a lesson in contentment. They simply couldn’t find the plan!â€