I think the "have a plan B,C,D" point is important. However, I think it's also important to have the right Plan A. Plan A needs to build something and get it o

I think the "have a plan B,C,D" point is important. However, I think it's also important to have the right Plan A. Plan A needs to build something and get it out there - it needs to be the plan where you work hard and deliver. If Plan A involves others coming to the party (e.g. a sudden investment) you're tying yourself to too many intangibles. Plan B should be "what if some investment comes along"?.. Your plan A needs to be flexible enough to accommodate these things when they come along - they can't be built-ins. In my view - Plan A needs to be the most likely, if slightly pessimistic scenario.