You’re being pulled by your purpose and your target is becoming clearer. Now you need a strategic plan to get there. There are seen and unforeseen obstacles between you and your destination. A strategic plan will help you to circumvent the seen obstacles and anticipate the unseen ones. A good plan will keep the big picture in view while focusing on the details of the most immediate steps at the same time. In other words, keep the target in view, observe everything along the way, and be mindful of each step along the way.
Yes, strategic moves must be made with panoramic and focused vision. Recognizing the need for a strategy means that you anticipate some opposition or obstacles along the way. By anticipating obstacles and preparing for them strategically and emotionally, you are not as likely to throw in the towel and quit along the way. Never losing sight of the mission allows you to develop patience and a keen eye to know when the strategy must be modified. Sometimes you must shift in midair or turn on a moment’s notice.
To be disciplined for success requires the flexibility to adjust strategies while never deviating from our purpose or mission. In fact, if we use our inner eyes and inner ears every day, our short-term and long-term strategies will be adjusted daily as we move confidently towards the completion of our mission. So, discipline requires going back to the drawing board each day to reassess the game plan.