[fivedogit]

IMO, life is not about having a rigid "plan" and executing towards it, it's about having a general direction, being flexible and making the most of the opportunities that come your way.

Not only is the latter easier to navigate, you'll be happier because your expectations are more likely to be met.

[krampian]

The other reason the latter is a better plan is because when executing to a rigid plan, people tend to miss or ignore the opportunities that present themselves.

This is like people who go to parties with the overarching goal of meeting their future spouse. Concentrating too hard on that goal, rather than just enjoying themselves, can make them miss great opportunities to meet new friends who could be useful later in their personal or business lives.

[dzhiurgis]

If I could find a party full of female scientists - then perhaps I could enjoy it.

[tinco]

If you can't even enjoy yourself on a party with regular people, I doubt a party with female scientists would go very well for you. (as someone who has went to parties with female scientists..)

[dzhiurgis]

I live abroad and peers I have access to are working class people. There simply isn't much to talk about, just get pissed drunk/drugged.

I've recently started disconnecting them I found network of smart people to which I can enjoy conversing with.

[msutherl]

This is one cause of the current global urbanization trend. Consider relocating to a major city.

[untog]

You're right, categorising women based on what they do for a living doesn't sound very enjoyable.

[dzhiurgis]

Don't know what scientists you know, but most of them love what they are doing instead of doing it for a living.

[pbiggar]

I think you're agreeing with the OP. He changes his plan once a year - hardly rigid. Sounds a lot like a general, flexible direction to me.

[chrisbaglieri]

Author here. To be candid, my plan changes all the time. My resume simply offers me a direction to start in.

[r_singh]

Exactly what I thought too. The falsehoods added can be general. Serving the purpose of giving direction along with motivation.

[rayiner]

He's not espousing having a rigid plan. The way I read it, it's about putting major goals ("launched X") and doing something along those lines.

The downside of not having a plan is that it's easy to just do what life presents you, instead of thinking about how you can take steps forward in your career.

[danesparza]

Yes, but your advice is reactive. The original poster's advice is interesting because it's very proactive. It's an interesting way to 'dream big'.