When we think about the idea of wanting to achieve financial success, one of the first questions we probably ask ourselves is, “how are we going to get there?” And where is “there” exactly? Sometimes that thought is so overwhelming that we just don’t know where to start. It is exactly at that point that we need to begin with the end in mind. It’s at that point when two very important principles need to begin to happen. First, we create what we want in our minds by envisioning how we want our future to look. Then we can create the reality of that vision by taking the necessary actions to bring that vision to life. If we don’t make a conscious effort to visualize who we want to be and where we want to go in our lives, then we give up our power to other people and circumstances to shape our lives for us. By starting with how we want our future to look, we can then work our way back to where we currently are, which will help us to bring our goals into focus.
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Goal setting requires having an imagination so that you can envision what you want your future to look like. By establishing goals based on your vision, it gives you real targets to shoot for and as you achieve your goals you will move your vision closer and closer to reality. But, nothing in your imagination or your vision can ever become reality unless you take the necessary action.
What you’ll find as you create your goals from beginning with the end in mind is that each goal builds to the next as it requires its own set of goals. It’s also important to note and understand that these goals are not fixed and can and should be changed and adjusted as life changes may be affected by major events along your journey.
“Create a vision for the life you really want and then work relentlessly towards making it a reality.” ― Roy T. Bennett
As you know, the journey to financial well-being and freedom is a marathon, not a sprint. So, the likelihood of needing to adjust your goals is great, which means you should also be prepared to embrace the changes you will encounter. This is not referring to your end goal, but the smaller goals that lead you toward your big, end goal that may require the adjustments along the way.
Although adjustments will be needed, it’s also important to stay focused on the end goal, so that any adjustments that are made to your short-term goals continue to stay in line with your end goal. Don’t give up on what you’ve envisioned for your future no matter how challenging things may seem. Set goals, stay flexible, have discipline and patience and develop a positive mental attitude!
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