Developing a dynamic plan

Sometimes you can't see the trees through the forest. Your goal is a straight line to the finish with no obstacles.  I'll start writing a book, but reality sets in and there are dips, turns and trees everywhere. Which way to do think would be most satisfying, once you achieve your goal? 
It might seem satisfying to reach the end quickly. Or, it might be nice to know that you've overcome all obstacles on the way to the finish, making looking back over your journey seem like a greater accomplishment.
I saw this when my son became an Eagle Scout and they read the poem of Eagle Mountain.  The Scout climbs and climbs to the top of the mountain. He has learned many lessons and earned awards along the way. Now that he has reached the top he looks around to see that there are so many more mountains in the distance that are ready to be climbed by him. 
His journey looks more like the reality line in the picture. 
As with writing, the journey is never easy and authors are always changing directions to get their books in front of more people or changing their genres to shake things up. I am not changing anything drastic. I am working on developing a plan, setting goals and actually meeting them. It's not an easy thing to do, but I'm anxious to move forward with a few projects. 
I look forward to hearing from you at [email protected]. Have a great May and I hope the weather warms up for those of us up North. 

​Michelle
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