Prepare for the worst hope for the best

I had prepared for the worst, no problem. Well, that is not entirely true. My worst case scenario was so bad that I delayed the necessary meeting for a couple of months. However, I was taken by a complete surprise as my "hope for the best" was nowhere close the proposal I got back. I now remember what it was in the first place that made me accept the role I have today. When my boss is good, he is really good. Now I have a big mouthful to chew and analyse. Coach, friends and selected colleagues will all be involved in my analysis. Very exciting and a whole new arena is opening up.