Until you try, you don't know what you can't do - Henry James

The need for a map
If we decide to take a trip to a new location, one of the first things we do is to study a road map and plan the direction to reach our destination. If we're in a hurry, we may choose the "shortest distance between two points." If we have plenty of time, we may choose a more leisurely, scenic, perhaps longer, excursion.
What holds true for taking a trip may be equally true for the accomplishment of any goal.

We receive greater benefits from our life's undertakings if we are as constant as possible.
The human mind is rich in invisible resources. When there is intent, desire, motivation, incentive, and purpose for the way we live life and accomplish our goals, there are riches in every opportunity that comes our way. Maintaining constancy, based on wisdom and planning, while pursuing life's goals, brings peace of mind and eventual rewards

Well thought out plans are guideposts along the road to a meaningful life. In his book How to Succeed, Brian Adams wrote: "Poorly devised plans will never harvest riches. Achievements can be no greater than the undertakings. If your plans are sketchy and your aims low, you can never hope to achieve high rewards."