And yet, they are not relied on. Real time thinking. Expectations create blind spots in the contingency creation, and in the realtime moments of reactivity. I live this way, as a fluid realtime system. No rehearsal, contingencies available and known well, and usually not utilized.
Opportunities occur in advance, to offer contingencies.
They occur also in realtime - more valuably so. They create the fluid space available to act within. Hammer a nail with a cotton ball when you need to - when it is the best hammer available. Those are opportunities. Expect no less for yourself.