5 Step Plan.

I'm all about simplicity these days.  Make it sweet and short, simple and to the point.  This strikes me well
SETH GODIN's SIMPLE FIVE STEP PLAN

The number of people you need to ask for permission keeps going down:
1. Go, make something happen.
2. Do work you're proud of.
3. Treat people with respect.
4. Make big promises and keep them.
5. Ship it out the door.
When in doubt, see #1.