Throw Your "Plan B" in the Trash:

It’s a daunting idea to step into something without a backup plan, but that’s exactly what I want to talk about.

Having a Plan B can help in some parts of life, but when it comes to succeeding in the entertainment industry, I believe it pays not to have one. Too many people chase the same dream with half-hearted effort, hoping to climb the ladder without giving everything they’ve got. The field is crowded, and something has to set you apart. Most of the time, that difference comes down to work ethic.

Of course, talent matters too. No amount of effort will help if you refuse to improve your weaknesses. To reach the top, you need both drive and skill working together.

I don’t have a Plan B, and I don’t want one. A safety net would only weaken my focus. Knowing there’s something to fall back on creates permission to fail. Without that net, you have no choice but to push through every barrier. That urgency creates desperation, and nothing fuels success quite like the feeling that failure isn’t an option.

I’m not saying everyone should throw out their backup plans. That’s not realistic for most people. What I am saying is that it doesn’t work for me. I need the pressure. When I commit to something, I go all in. No eighty percent, no ninety-five percent. I give it everything. The struggle, the critics, the doubt — all of it drives me harder.

For me, it’s not about reaching a final destination. It’s about the journey and the survival that comes with it. I’m motivated by that inner voice that whispers about failure and the absence of a net to fall back on. That’s what keeps me moving.

I wouldn’t advise anyone without this mindset to quit their day job until something big happens. Wait until you’ve reached a point where things start aligning on their own, when progress becomes natural instead of forced.

But if you do have this mentality, and you have a bit of real talent to back it up, then go all in. Do whatever you have to do to stay afloat. Push yourself every hour, every day, all year long, and let your obsession carry you.

Here’s to chasing dreams.

C. R. Buchanan