Absolutely agree - you should have backup plans...it's the trait of a good pilot
I'm sure everyone must have at least VAGUE idea of a Plan B...and C...and...??? Even if it's sometimes hard to go into too much detail as you want A to work out so bad...
The routes into aviation are as many and varied as the people who follow 'em...
Good luck chaps/chapettes
Another Optimistic Realist,
V1R