Plans that go Awry.

I never go into anything without a plan which is why in my current situation I am feeling so out of sorts.
The plan that I had in place was not entirely researched, but based on the words of one man and the facts and figures from one website. Had I known the process was going to be as it was I would have saved myself from a lot of stress and had not stepped into the ring in the first place.
But now I am here and I am at a loss for what to do.
If I step out now it'll be one of the biggest embarrassments I've ever known.
But to stay in is seemingly impossible.