When there's a particular goal you want to reach, you are more likely to reach it by first creating a clear vision of that goal. Having that goal in mind guides you in planning and doing. For example, if you have in mind a specific destination, you may look over maps or make inquiries, take appropriate clothes, buy tickets, get the car ready, or whatever. Merely starting with clear vision of a goal is not enough. If you let that vision slip from your awareness, you may become distracted or drawn into blind alleys.
Horses wear side blinders to prevent that.
In the absence of those, it helps to keep the goal clearly in your awareness. Have strength and confidence as you move forward. Have strategies for dealing with obstacles along the way. As you already know, there may be people out there who will try to deter you. They may try to get you to do what they want you to.