Wishers VS Planners

When it comes to looking into the future, people generally fall into two categories: those who wish and those who plan. Wishing involves dreaming about the things you want, but without the necessary steps to make those dreams a reality, those wishes remain just that—wishes. On the other hand, planning involves not only setting goals but also mapping out a clear path to achieve them.
I once heard a story about a man speaking to a group of people. He asked for a volunteer, and a gentleman from the audience stood up and walked to the stage. The speaker then asked the man, "What is the one thing you want to have in the future?" The gentleman paused for a moment and then said, "I would like a Lamborghini."
The speaker asked him to close his eyes and imagine himself getting into the car, feeling the leather seats, gripping the steering wheel, and preparing to drive. As the man visualized this moment, the speaker suddenly told him to stop. "You don't deserve the car," the speaker said.
The room fell silent as the speaker explained. "When you imagined getting into the Lamborghini, you opened the door like you would any other car. But a Lamborghini’s doors open from the bottom to the top. You wished for the car, but you didn’t plan for it. If you had, you would have known how the doors open."
This story perfectly illustrates the difference between wishing and planning. Wishing is easy, but planning requires knowledge, preparation, and action. It's not enough to simply desire something—you must prepare yourself for it, understanding the details, and taking the necessary steps to make it happen.
Consider the example of Nehemiah, who was tasked with rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. He didn’t just wish for the walls to be restored; he meticulously planned every aspect of the project. He surveyed the damage, gathered resources, and organized the people. He even anticipated potential obstacles and opposition. Nehemiah’s success wasn’t just a result of his desire to see the walls rebuilt; it was his thorough planning and reliance on a higher power that made the impossible possible.
In life, there are those who only do what they are capable of doing on their own. They rely solely on their own strength and abilities, which often limits them to what is easily achievable. But then there are others who dare to dream of accomplishing the impossible. These individuals don’t just wish—they plan. And they don’t rely only on their own abilities; they lean on a higher power, trusting that with the right preparation, faith, and determination, they can achieve far more than they could ever imagine.
The question you need to ask yourself is: Are you just a wisher, or are you a planner? Do you dream without action, or do you make a plan and take steps toward making those dreams a reality? Remember, wishing without planning is like setting sail without a destination. You may end up somewhere, but it won’t be where you intended to go. Planning, however, is the compass that guides you to your desired destination, making your dreams not just a possibility, but a reality.