Who wants to spend valuable time planning and preparing when you can just dive in , right? Let's just dive in, get to work, and see what happens. Then, let's do it again, because it is sure to be a failure the first time. That's how it works. You can jump in without a plan, but it's going to be a waste of your time since you will just have to do it over again . Have you ever heard the quote "Failing to plan is planning to fail?" That essentially means if you don't put a plan in place, you can expect to fail each and every time. If you prefer to do it right the first time , adhere to the 5P rule: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. In other words, if you want to be a success, you better start planning. Just how does planning help you succeed? Check these reasons out. Planning Creates Focus If you don't have a plan, you won't have a focus. You'll go in numerous directions, trying to figure out what to d