Planning: The Initiation of Success

Planning is the first step in accomplishing any given task in a perfect way. To achieve a goal, the steps outlined in the plan must be followed.

In Luke 14, Jesus touches on planning in one of His Sermons;

 ‭‭Luke 14:28-32 NKJV‬‬

 [28] For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it—

 [29] lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him,

 [30] saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish’?

 [31] Or what king, going to make war against another king, does not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand?

 [32] Or else, while the other is still a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks conditions of peace.

 There is a saying that "Failure to plan is planning to fail". This means, it is very necessary to plan our activities and goals, in order to achieve them fully.

 Planning also enables us to spend our time wisely. Today I learnt that we cannot control time and to everyone, 24 hours has been apportioned daily but we can plan and make good use of it. Planning has helped me personally in many ways especially in the efficient use of my time and resources. In addition to planning, we are encouraged to pray for grace to achieve our goal. 

As the title of this blog post states, success is not achieved with just a plan, it only initiated. Following the plan leads to success. Creating a SMART plan. 

A good plan can be created with these measures. 

1. S - Specific

2. M - Measurable 

3. A - Achievable

4. R - Realistic 

5. T - Time bound

 All the best in planning your goals SMART-ly and achieving them.