The What Leads to the Why

The "what" leads to the "why." What does this mean? It means that we first need to think about and identify "what" we want to do or are trying to do and then think about the details of the "how" do we do it to support the "what." Often times, people get hooked on the "how" and forget about the "what" and then wonder why the plan did not turn out the way they thought. To illustrate the point...Take for example going on vacation. The "what" is going on vacation and the destination. Let's say the North Shore. Okay, think about all the details (the "how") to support going on vacation to the North Shore. Which road do we want to take? Food, water, music, snacks? Are we going drive straight through and ignore the exit to see the "Mystery Spot" or are we going to check it out? The details are the fun part...the "what" is the tedious part, however, if you think about it and write it down...this increases your success, keeps you on track. Keep in mind that revisiting the plan is important. Consider if there are any changes...there are always going to be things that come up to either disrupt the journey (in this case a low gas tank) or in a practical sense it could be regulation changes and/or market changes. Either way, prepare for reevaluation. And then keep moving forward!