• The kind of person I want to be – MY CHARACTER
• What I should have accomplished – MY ACHIEVEMENTS
• The impact I will make – MY INFLUENCE
• What I should be doing – MY ROLE IN THE MARKETPLACE – CAREER & BUSINESS
• What I should own- MY ASSETS

It’s been a journey and here are some thoughts on what I have learnt so far.

• IT STARTS IN YOUR MIND: Mapping out the plan/ vision requires intentionality. I created the time and space to think and dream without boundaries. I got out of my comfort zone in my mind, and I forced myself not to get in the weeds about how it was going to happen. That was a stretch for me because I am a “planner” at heart, but I did it.
• WRITING YOUR VISION GIVES IT LIFE: As I got my dreams out of my head and on paper, I received more clarity. I organized my thoughts better, and I began to believe that BIG dreams could come true. Today I review the plan regularly and use it to check for the authenticity of my decisions and the bold steps I take to make my vision a reality.
• IT BECOMES A NAVIGATION TOOL: While I don’t review my 20-year plan daily or weekly, I revisit it regularly. It has helped me stay focused when doubting myself. It helps me go back to the basics and is a data point as I consider my “WHY” for my decisions.
• THE PLAN CAN BE FLUID: Yes, you can have a plan, but an agile/ flexible mindset is critical. Life happens, and I have learned new things about myself and life. The world has even changed significantly since I first created the plan. I have learned to keep it fluid and focus on planning, taking action, and adjusting along the way.
• IT’S A TESTAMENT THAT DREAMS DO COME TRUE: Finally, I have consistently been amazed at the reality that dreams do come true. You, however, have to start with dreaming, with faith, and taking the right action- YOUR AUDACIOUS DREAMS do have a chance.

What will you look like in 20 years?

Just as birds are born with the instinct to fly, they can fly only after learning the art of flying independently through observation and practice.

Similarly, you can be born with great talent and abilities. You may also have an idea of your life purpose. First, however, you must go through a process to maximize your potential. The process takes time, investment, and intentional action, like seeds go through planting and intentional nurturing before experiencing a harvest.

Once you have an idea of who you are, the next step is to explore what it will take to become that person. For example, you might need to learn something new, get a mentor, get a coach, gain a unique experience – it could be anything, but you need a “Become Strategy” to evolve into your authentic self.

Your authentic self is who the world needs.