First...define your VISION
This is often very brief (several words) and unachievable.
Something you feel strongly about and should never change.

Second...define your MISSION
Not easily achieved but is in fact achievable.
Realistic in nature.

Third...develop GOALS
Very obtainable...key steps towards achieving your mission.
The building blocks of your forward thinking plan.

Fourth...Identify TASKS
Very specific duties needed to be performed in order to achieve goals.
Day-to-day responsibilities.

This type of planning provides laser like focus! It prevents us from getting too far off course when "life" attempts to steer us in the direction it wants us to go. It keeps us headed in the right direction. It makes decision making much easier. For example, if someone proposes a plan or an idea and it does not get you closer to accomplishing your MISSION or keep you focused on your core VISION then the answer is simple...don't do it. This entire process helps define boundaries and keep us on track towards living the life of our dreams! Remember, "You are the author of your life!...Are you who you want to be?"