Designing Your Life Before You Set Your Goals

Are you designing your life? Do you understand what that means? Are you creating the lifestyle that you envisioned years ago? The problem with goal setting is you are taught to write down what you want and go after it. We are goal-achieving mechanisms by birth and it is natural to strive for better things. Most people fail is that their goals do not line up with their values.

When you join a new affiliate program, network marketing company, or any business opportunity the company always tells you to set your income goals. They go further and tell you to find your reason “Why”. Your “Why” could be to quit your job, get out of debt, or become a millionaire.

Jumping Ship

9 out of 10 people never hit their income goals. Money is a poor motivator. When roadblocks, considerations, and fears pop up people jump ship. It’s easier to complain, go back to work, or hop on the next shiny object. Even your “Why” loses its power to push you to succeed. The problem lies in not designing your life. The key is to create a lifestyle you want to live. Then set goals to achieve that lifestyle.

It takes time to design the life you want to create. It is based on your values and it brings clarity. Writing it out and following a proven system is the key. Success leaves clues and finding people who have the lifestyle you want to lead is crucial. Musicians hang around musicians. Athletes hang around other athletes. Find successful entrepreneurs to hang around with.