how to design your life (you need goals for direction)

the life gps

Most people wander directionless through life.

They have a sense of lack of fulfillment. Their inner being cries for help.

They lack direction.

This leads to a sense of quiet desperation and wasted potential.

"The tragedy in life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach." - Benjamin Mays

A life without goals is like a ship at sea without a compass; it's at the mercy of the currents.

Tossed around by the waves of circumstance.

The key to designing a fulfilling life is to set clear, meaningful goals that align with your values and aspirations.

"Just Go With the Flow" Is A Bad Advice

The common advice I hear most people give is to "just go with the flow".

Those who listen and fall into the trap often end up with regrets, mediocre life and an unfilled potential.

The machinery of society is not designed for your overall goodness.

It's designed to make you a cog in a machine. A useful worker.

Most people avoid setting goals because they fear to step into the unknown.

A sign that they lack self-belief.

Or the belief that goals are too restrictive.

"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much." - Jim Rohn

Without goals, you're letting external agencies dictate your path. Instead of consciously creating your own.

Consider someone who drifts from job to job. They will never find satisfaction in what they do because they haven't defined what they truly want.

It's easy to get lost if you don't have self generated goals.
If you want to re-orient your life with better habits, goals and a laser focus clarity check out the Life Reset Plan.

When you set clear goals, find purpose, direction, and a renewed sense of energy, you'll get a complete renewal of mind and your life would be transformed.

You'll start to gain social capital from the work you were putting in every day.

Realize that goals aren't prisons, but rather compasses that guide you toward what truly matters.

The Life GPS

Most people struggle to set and achieve goals because they lack a clear system and framework.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said it best, "A goal without a plan is just a wish."

A well-defined goal is half-achieved

"Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world." - Archimedes

Take a pen and paper. Go as deep as you can and be brutally honest with yourself as you do this exercise.

If you asked me to give you a plan for your life I wouldn't. I don't have your frame of mind and the unique experiences you've had through your life.

That is why I want you to take this little exercise personal. You'll come out of it with a streamlined plan that fits you perfectly. Taking into account your unique experiences.

• Clarify Your Values: What truly matters to you? Is it freedom, impact, creativity? Find the underlying drive in the tips you can’t pull yourself away from.

• Define Your Vision: What does your ideal life look like in 5, 10, or 20 years? A compelling vision provides a North Star, guiding your actions and decisions.

  Visualizing yourself living in a beautiful home, surrounded by loved ones, doing work you enjoy.

• Set SMART Goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound. SMART goals transform vague aspirations into concrete action plans. Instead of "I want to be rich," set a goal like "I will increase my income by 20% in the next 12 months."

• Break Goals Down into Actionable Steps: Break down your goals into smaller, manageable tasks. Actionable steps make overwhelming goals feel less daunting. And provide a clear path forward.

  If your goal is to write a book, break it down into daily word count targets or the number of pages you will write each day.

• Track Your Progress and Adjust: Monitor your progress regularly and make adjustments as needed. "The distance between dreams and reality is called discipline." - Unknown.

  Tracking progress keeps you motivated. It allows you to identify and overcome obstacles. Using a habit tracker to monitor daily activities that contribute to your goals.

• Celebrate Your Wins: Acknowledge and celebrate your achievements, no matter how small. Give yourself small treats when you accomplish your goals. This gives your brain the dopamine feel and reinforces those behaviors. You'll be more motivate to finish the next task. Celebrating small wins reinforces positive behavior and keeps you motivated.

  Treat yourself to a small reward after completing a major milestone.

  It can be any activity you like to do like 15 minutes video game, 10 minutes walk in the park.

  My personal favorites is a 10 or 15 minutes TedX talk.

Changing who you are is difficult.

It takes intention and effort and nobody..nobody can do it for you.

So to begin conditioning your mind for success,
you must set new goals for a higher quality of life.

The good news:

You can immerse yourself in the information that will condition a new perspective. Make progress and notice the positive outcome it has on your life.

Start with what matters the most;
your mind, body, spirit and finances.