I wouldn’t want to bore you with a definition but I might as well give a highlight. A plan is an outline of intended actions. As simple as the definition is, it’s still difficult for some to make congruent plans. Even with the saying “failing to plan is planning to fail” being over flogged, many are shallowly satisfied with living life as it goes.
Spontaneity isn’t bad but it is problematic when it becomes a usual pattern as you’ll be susceptible to unforeseen consequences that accompany your decisions. A New Year is here, in light of this we ought to have plans and structures in place to see to a smooth running year.
The holy book said; suppose one of you wants to build a tower, don’t you just sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? It’s not enough to have goals. You’ve to walk the talk. We shouldn’t expect a good product without putting effort in the process. This passage clearly explains why many people have half-finished projects. Adequate plans weren’t made to see the project through, not enough thought to foresee possible complications and no reasoning on how to manage and overcome the challenges.
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Let’s look at some wisdom from the book of Proverbs. It says that plans fail for lack of counsel but with many advisers they succeed. This goes a step further by elaborating the importance of setting wise plans and seeking counsel. So now, it’s not just enough to make plans but it’s also expedient that you seek wise counsel from people who have ‘been there and done that’, benefiting from their fountain of knowledge.
A wise friend once told me that he only buys things he can afford to purchase 3 times. This sent me far in thought. The intelligence conveyed in this principle should not be underrated as financial planning is key. It is clearly unwise to live above your means. If you don’t have the money to buy something at the moment, why not work hard and plan towards it. It may tarry but we must also learn to delay gratification and set priorities. Map out structures on how you want to spend your money (definitely within the fence of your income) and see that financial anxiety will be far from you.
Planning is a whole lot, making a good plan is a commitment and achieving your plan requires sacrifice. Have you made plans for year 2020?
