Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.
Eleanor Roosevelt
1. Decide what you want.
Let’s face it, it’s impossible to create your ideal ‘dream life’ if you aren’t sure what it actually looks like. Many people have no idea. So before you do anything else, give yourself some empty time with a blank page to map out what a truly extraordinary life looks like for you – physically, financially, spiritually, emotionally, in your relationships, the work you do and the impact you make. Creating a vision for the future you want provides a compass to guide you forward – what to steer toward and what to steer away from. As the old saying goes, if you don’t know where you’re going, you may end up someplace you don’t much like.
2. Know why you want it!
A clear sense of purpose will compel you into action and fuel your bravery to overcome any size obstacle. So get crystal clear about why it is so important for you to pursue your vision for success and achieve your goals. What lies at stake if you don’t? If it’s not meaningful enough, you won’t stay the course when the going gets tough. When your why is about serving something bigger than your ego and need for significance, the more powerful you’ll be in achieving it and figuring out the hows. To quote Tony Robbins: “The more you use the gifts you have to serve others, the more you’ll get the gifts you want.”
3. Take action, massive action!
It’s easy to live with excuses and justifications about why you can’t do what you want, at least not now. Maybe later. But inaction exacts an increasingly steep toll on our lives. Nothing is a more powerful antidote to fear than action. Daily action. Massive action! Don’t wait to know everything before you do something. Start talking to people. Extend an invitation. Risk a rejection. Ask for an introduction. Introduce yourself to an influencer. Offer your services. Get your finances in order. Ask for help. Learn a skill. Read a biography. Hire a coach. Join a group. JUST DO SOMETHING. Every. Single. Day.
