Are You Putting the Cart Before the Horse?

Let me ask you this: Have you ever started packing for a trip… before booking the tickets? That’s putting the cart before the horse, my friend.

This phrase describes doing things out of order, usually with hilarious—or disastrous—results. It’s like trying to frost a cake before baking it or buying a treadmill before deciding to exercise.

The saying comes from a literal image: a cart in front of a horse doesn’t go anywhere. The horse needs to lead, just like our priorities.

Next time you catch yourself planning the ending before writing the beginning, take a step back. Ask yourself: “Am I putting the cart before the horse?” If the answer is yes, rework your order and watch everything fall into place.

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