everything in life is a business

Hopefully, not. There are sometimes unselfish beings and acts, charity, selfless love. Although, some psychologists say, if you make something good, you feel good, so, in this sense, it may be a business. Throwing a penny for a beggar means you buy good feelings for yourself with the coin.

Strategic planning is a science, taught on universities. Every businessman should be aware of that:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_planning