# Preparation Is Not Accidental by Alex Karp > “Our preparation for the current moment is anything but accidental.” > **— Alex Karp**, *Simple Reminders on Real American Pride* ## Sources and Context - **Direct or authoritative text:** [Letter to Shareholders, November 7, 2022 — Palantir Technologies](https://www.palantir.com/newsroom/letters/letter-to-shareholders/november-7-2022/en) - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] — entry 064, “Preparation Is Not Accidental.” - **Why it belongs:** Readiness is described as the accumulated result of intention and work. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] - **American route:** [[american/American Ethos - Operational Literacy|Operational Literacy]] - **American route:** [[american/American Character - Value 04 - Responsibility|Responsibility]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Defense Technology|American Defense Technology]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Our preparation for the current moment is anything but accidental.” — Alex Karp, Simple Reminders on Real American Pride https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-real-american-pride-064-preparation-is-not-accidental ```