Strategy vs Planning

HBR article requires registration.Tactical versus strategic?  But the structure of the decision is very different.  Some useful points are made here.   " .... Think about it. On one hand, you can tackle a difficult challenge and face the prospect of failing. On the other, you can strive for a manageable goal and pretty much guarantee that you’ll achieve it. I would argue that most people systematically choose the second course of action. ... "