On the show The Rehearsal, the team carefully outlines how individuals should tackle difficult situations precisely and, with planning and rehearsal, intends to minimize major unpleasant surprises and consequences.
Through planning and mock-ups of the permutations and possibilities, they can carefully strategize for the issue.
The planning helps. However, the rehearsal provides comfort and confidence when approaching issues and minimizing surprises.
Yet, rarely is it an actual event ever as bad as we imagine, and gaining security before, is an elixir of potential unwarranted pain.