There are a lot of ways to go forth in the world. You can lead with your head, go with the steps and actions that seem logical, rational, to make the most sense. You can follow your nose, go the way the wind blows, and let chance determine your direction.
At the end of 2012, at one of our member lunches, I sat with our Inc. members and we reviewed together what we all had "shipped" (in Seth Godin speak) during the course of that year. When I explained the concept, there was some hesitation, but as we got going there were impressive lists being generated around the table.