Rarely would you jump into your car or book a flight without knowing exactly where you were going. You wouldn’t expect your GPS to guide you to your destination without first having entered the exact address. And yet, day after day,  so many folks  allow their lives to unfold in just that way.

When we run around in multiple directions without any clue as to where we really want to end up, we tend to end up nowhere in particular.

Having a clear vision of exactly where you want to go, knowing exactly what you want to accomplish: This is the key component of all of our success. And when you get that clarity of  vision… that’s when the magic really begins to happen.

So here’s your homework: Carve out a half hour. Pull out your journal or a blank sheet of paper. Make your list of 100 things that you want to do, be or have before you die. Then pick out one or two of them… the one’s that quicken your heart… the ones that really excite you. And then get busy. Find some images in magazines or catalogs that reflect your goal or vision – or create your own – to hang on your wall or next to your monitor. Let your imagination run. See yourself  accomplishing what you set out to do. What will it be like to do, be or have those things? How will it feel to achieve these things? Visualize your life exactly the way you want it to be.

Then start taking steps toward your goals. Small steps. Consistent steps.

Stay at it. Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.

You get one shot at this wondrous thing you call our life. Joy is your birthright. Make it a masterpiece.