This is true,we need proper planning for good success.

Your story just reminded me of an experience I had yesterday. I got up in the morning,put everything in place,packed my bags,books and pen and left for school.
When I arrived my lecture venue,I brought out my notebook to take some notes.
I pulled off the pen cover and started writing.
After about a paragraph,the pen stopped writing.
I checked my bag and there was no spare pen.
I was left with no choice than to borrow from q friend.
If I had planned properly and got a spare pen, I wouldn't have been stranded.
I was concerned about carrying a pen but I never considered if it could stop writing.

Failure to plan well is planning to fail well.
The idea is not just about planning,but planning well.
This is a good post @silverwhale.