Have a plan
Writing out a goal without a plan is just a mere wish. No one arrive at anywhere unconsciously. Thus, planning is an extremely important exercise because it enables one to define where he/she wants to be in the coming years and how they are going to get there.
Work towards it... Make preparations
Like the U.S Billionaire, Warren Buffet once said
Noah did not start to build the ark when it started to rain.
Once you have established a destination by defining what you want, the next is to take physical action by making choices that will move you to that destination. Making right choice that will move you to that destination. Making right choice that will move you to that destination.
What you are today is the product of what your actions yesterday. Definitely, another tomorrow will come. This time, you need to do conscious path setting to arrive at your new destinations.
The requirement for every next stage of success will require you setting goals and following it.
Despise poverty
I want you to know that poverty needs no plan, it needs no one to aid it, because it is bold and ruthless. You don't have to do anything to get it. But riches and greatness are like beautiful brides, they're shy, tender and timid, they have to be planned, persuaded, cultivated and prayed for, for one to retain them. It is your choice on which one to associate with.