As entrepreneurs, we’re all goal-oriented maniacs but at times, even the most driven and motivated of us hit roadblocks on the path to success. By investing a small amount of time in planning, we can all guarantee success for ourselves and for our ideas. The strategy I’ve developed during the launch of my startup, Unfettered Socks, is what I believe to be a foolproof method to achieving targets.

Take time to visualize and document targets.

Stack them high and let them fly.

Does it ever seem like no matter how many items are on your to-do list, there are always one or two left undone at the end of a day? Entrepreneurs are dreamers, so don’t be afraid to dream. The higher you plan to achieve, the higher you will achieve: It’s just math.

If you want to sell 1,500 widgets next year, aim for 2,000. If you want to launch in seven countries, aim for 10. The worst that can happen is that you exceed your target, and I can’t remember the last time I heard someone complain about that.

Create a method to your madness.

Even the best of us have trouble visualizing extreme achievement. How can you imagine climbing Everest if you haven’t hiked any mountain? Document the exact steps you need to take to reach your target — down to the very last detail. Ask yourself how many phone calls, data points and minor achievements you need in order to reach success.

When it came time to launch our website to start selling Unfettered Socks, I knew I had a lofty challenge ahead of me. I’d built small websites but had never worked with an ecommerce CMS. By making a step-by-step launch plan for myself, I was able to avoid needlessly flipping between development sections leaving everything half finished. As I made progress, I felt rewarded and accomplished along the way.

This plan, coupled with a burning passion for success, is what I believe to be a foolproof method for achieving targets and a sure fire method for success in the entrepreneurial world. Plan accordingly, document your methodology and never stop dreaming.