strength of heart

[ Terra's had some time to think over the events that he went home to witness and decided that he was going to finally try to gain some badges. However, there is still a little bit of uncertainty of going on his own, so he decides to ask... ]

So, while I've been here, I've never really though to obtain badges, since I've been training my pokemon. I think I'll be attempting sometime soon, but I wanted to ask if there are any strategies I should prepare for.

[ A pause....]

Master always commented on how it's good to think things through before attempting, and I'd like to do that here. Any advice would help.