When we get started on any path, we begin where we are. We decide how long our path will be in time. We can decide on durations of two weeks, a month, two months, two quarters or beyond.
We decide what we will do, and in what sequence, based on our interests, knowns, and unknowns for the path's duration. As we move along the path, we will become progressively more clear on the character and duration of a next path. This becomes more possible when we do at least two "because" after each interest.