Inasmuch as it is good thing to have plans and aspirations for the year, we must always pause and consider how much of our personal plans fits into God's big plan. For God has a specific purpose for everyone at specific times and seasons.
God's will is His word. So it is by dwelling in God's word and communing with the Holy Spirit you would be able to confirm that your plans fits into God's plan.
If you have to compromise for your plan to succeed, it can't be God's plan.
Just because a plan looks good doesn't mean it is God's will!
When God leads you, it is for a purpose and destination. However, whichever way He leads us, we have an assurance that the destination is a glorious destiny.
Just like the Children of Isreal had to depend on God for their daily manna, Jesus wants us to depend on Him daily, for He is the manna of today. Walking with Jesus daily and obeying Him every step of the way is the key to being led by the will of God.