Success When The Plan Fails

Everyone has a plan "Most of us have a plan "B", and some of us have a plan "C". unfortunately, for most people who make Plan "A", that plan is more or less just "the actions they already take in trying to achieve the goal."; for those who have Plan "B", and perhaps Plan "C", we make those plans a backup and resort to them to rest in some way when we fail in the ideal manner.

Note: This article is based on the work of the author Evan Traver, in which he tells us about his experience in achieving success by setting more than one plan.

So it makes sense to live a life with a completely undefined Plan "A", to have a Plan "B", and Plan C" doesn't help you achieve your ultimate goals; it makes it easier for you to cope with failure.

No matter how many fundamental strategies or fallback plans you have, it would help if you ideally devoted them all to realizing your ambition.

First, before making any plans, you must clearly define your destination because even the most well-thought-out plans are useless if you do not know where you want to go. Busyness and following a plan may be a good factor and motivating, but it can go in the opposite direction completely to your desired goals, so do not fall victim to the illusions caused by busyness and work.

So clearly define the goal, and then force your brain to believe that no matter what happens, you will achieve that goal; what will your ideal body look like? What  goals will make your life perfect when achieved? What does the path to your goals look like? How long and how much work will it take you to make your life perfect?

Consider the future a little, imagine the outcome of these goals, and tell your mind that this will be your new reality regardless of the effort necessary to achieve it. By asking these questions to yourself early and frequently, and visualizing the results - and most importantly, the reason behind them - you will clarify your goals, and then you must write them down so that they remain clear, and then it is time to plan after that.

Plan "A"

Your Plan "A" should be the ideal case; if everything goes as planned, you will be able to execute your Plan "A" with minimal stumbling on your way to your goal; Your goal will be achieved smoothly as you systematically move towards your ideal life. However, Plan "A" must be well planned to be carried out well.

What is the desired goal or outcome? Why do you want to achieve the desired goal or result? When do you want to achieve this goal or outcome? Be  precise about appointments, but also be realistic about them, and then make a contrary plan starting from the deadline date for scoring the goal and ending with the date of today.

If your goal is to be an entrepreneur whose work isn't tied to a specific niche, set a deadline when you want to have a business that can make you 100% self-sufficient . How many customers or clients will this result in?

Then make a different plan; if it's January 2026, and you want to be completely free in terms of where you work by December 2026, how much money do you need to make in the third quarter of the year for your growth in the fourth quarter to reach your desired income level? What  about the second quarter? What  business opportunities should you look for in the year's first quarter to increase your customer base? Because you start making money in the second quarter, your growth in the second quarter will help you reach your desired income in the third quarter, and so on.

Then, what do you have to do in January, so that the momentum doubles in February and March, and you start making money in April? What  do you have to do this week, today, and now until you get what you want in January?

This is Plan "A"; it's a specific goal that translates into quarterly goals, monthly goals, weekly goals, and daily tasks. This way, even if you need to make a slight course correction, you already have a compound motivation that gives you the room to do so while you're still on track to succeed.

Plan "B"

Let's be honest with ourselves; things rarely go as planned, especially when working toward a great objective, as success depends on various elements and variables, some of which are out of your control.

However, if you understand the reason behind your Plan "A", it becomes easier to return to Plan "B", which in turn should also achieve your goal; if the Reason is strong enough, you will accomplish the plan regardless of what it requires of you; So Plan "B" should not be a compromise; it should be a more realistic plan, even if it is more complex, but ultimately achieve your goal in both cases.

You may have to make some sacrifices and give up some of the advantages of your Plan "A", but if your Plan "B" is adequately planned, you will still achieve the reason behind your goal. If your goal is to be an entrepreneur whose work is not tied to a specific place, why? You must have a justification for that; for me, the justification is freedom, which allows me to go wherever I want and live my life whenever I want.

So if my Plan "A" ends up with a lucrative business that isn't tied to a specific location and I make a lot of money, my Plan "B" may be more realistic with a more modest income, but it also pursues the goal of a business without committing to a specific location.

For instance, you might need to switch back to your Plan "B" if you find that your good or service demand is lower than you anticipated while implementing Plan "A". What minimum income do you need to feel secure leaving your job?

You may not be on track to become a millionaire as in Plan "A", but you will still be free to travel and choose your location. This freedom becomes the goal of your Plan "B". Ultimately , your plans must deliver the fundamental principle that motivates your desire to accomplish your goal.

Plan "C"

Even  Plan "B" doesn't always go as planned, and we all know that; life is not something that can be designed; it can only be managed and dealt with, but there is no excuse for your inability to achieve your goal, regardless of what obstacles life presents you with.

You've been following your Plan "A", and then things start to go awry; for example, your Plan "A" for entrepreneurship without committing to work depends on a certain level of income and monthly savings, but your car has broken down recently, and you must spend $2,000 to fix it; This will be a big problem for you.

Since the timeframe you set for yourself is essential to you, you realize that you won't be able to reach your savings goal within it. At this point, you should switch to Plan "B."

You've defined the minimum income and the savings you need and built a contingency plan "B" from scratch; it's time to implement plan "B". You do this by integrating the advancements made in plan "A" into plan "B". Even though you won't earn the thousands of dollars you had anticipated, you continue to work toward achieving the goal you set for yourself.

Unfortunately, your current employer doesn't give you the raise you were hoping for, which you needed to get to the desired level of savings for Plan "B". What now?

It's time for Plan "C" now

Plan  "C" is your final effort to accomplish your goal. It still gives you the best chance because it considers the fundamentals required to do so, clearing away any uncertainty and  giving you the most straightforward path possible.

Are you aiming for travel freedom like I am? Great; if that's the case, for me, Airbnb is the key to Plan "C".

So, what if you ignore plan "A" and plan "B"?  If you attempted to become an entrepreneur without committing to working in a specific location but were unsuccessful, it doesn't mean you won't succeed in the future; in fact, traveling may be just what you need to spark your entrepreneurial spirit.

Remember, because your business idea wasn't a success by plan "A" or plan "B" standards  doesn't mean you won't make money from it. For me, plan "C" transfers all of my profits and the additional cash flow and puts it in my savings. Plan "C" has a savings level that I have to reach so I can feel comfortable in my business traveling constantly.

Put your room, apartment or home up for rent on Airbnb for a week, a month, or even longer to pay your rent or mortgage; Airbnb offers several minimum rental options.

There you go! You have the necessary savings, have paid your rent, and are prepared to travel to your destination. As part of your plan "C", you can work online as a freelancer or find employment online, or even rely on local jobs where you are traveling.

So even though no business isn't tied to a specific place with your Plan "C", you still realize the core value of travel. Additionally, while traveling, you might have a brilliant idea for a new business that will eventually allow you to achieve your Plan "A".

You should never compromise your dreams, goals, or vision for your life. If you want to live a life you love, you should not ask questions. To ensure you do so, create multiple plans when you picture your ideal life; at least one of them will help you achieve your goals, no matter your challenges.

In conclusion

Think about it from the perspective of your business: if you don't like your job and plan to become a location-independent entrepreneur, and that plan fails, most people will continue to work in that job. The tragedy is that when someone already has a Plan "A", you fail, give up, and continue living a life that doesn't suit you.

The unfortunate thing is that if you don't enjoy your work, it is probably not inspiring to you or your life, and you probably need the inspiration to find an entrepreneurial path. Rather than giving up and returning to your previous way of life, keep moving forward and continue to move on at all costs.

Even if you stick to Plan "C", you're more likely to discover that your life will be more successful than anticipated.