Which Path To Take On The Road?

Okay....... so I started doing some research on schools on LI.  But I don't know what my plan of attack should be.  How should I build the character of my fighting tactics?  Should I try to become more of a ground and pound fighter? Will it better as far as my built and body type to be more accustomed to wrestling and boxing?  I have above average size and strength, so would that type of game and game plan address me better.  Or should I have more of a finesse game work on a basic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu game so I have more of a submission aspect while still maintaining a confindent stand up game.  Please help me as far as my understanding of what would help me best.  Should I attempt to mix more unorthodox martial arts; such as aikido or something of that nature.  Simply knowing and following UFC history and other outfits lets me see that unorthodox styles may not be signs of a champion but maybe somebody can convince me otherwise.....I am interested in peoples input and what they think; can you please post comments and your outlook on this subject..I would greatly appreciate all the help I can get.