It's good to have a plan. Or is it? Of course, it is ... But when we become too attached to that plan we may be cutting ourselves off from opportunity that comes both in the form of the unexpected, and what may be better, more experienced decisions down the road. And spending each day trying to accomplish our ultimate goals all at once is unrealistic, exhausting, and self-defeating. But stringing together achievable wins in the form of "baby steps" goals is often invigorating, motivating, and help us generally help us feel better about ourselves and our circumstances.