I've found that hyper-focusing on the distance between you and your goal only brews resentment and fatigue. Which is why I plan for the worst, hope for the best, and figure out the rest as I go.
Our Daily MAP Year Prompt
08/365
I use this to help create some clear landmarks and milestones I can aim for:
"I know I succeeded because [action] caused [outcome] that resulted in [impact]."
onward.
-dmac