CREATE A COMPELLING VISION
Creating a compelling vision for your life is like embarking on a treasure hunt. The following questions will guide you on your quest. Let your imagination run wild as you consider each one. Use the spaces provided to type in any new insights you gain. At the end, you'll be able to print them out.
1. What are all the possibilities you could explore for your life?
Explore your treasure map and consider all the possibilities available to you.
· How would you define a wealthy life?
· If you didn't have to work for a living, what would you do?
· What are you passionate about or highly interested in?
· If money were no object, what kind of lifestyle would you live?
· What would you do to be your best for the world?
2. What's your purpose?
Decide which destinations you'll visit on your treasure hunt.
· What do you do best (your innate talents and gifts)?
· If you could be best in the world at something, what would it be?
· What drives you most strongly (what are your convictions)?
· If you could accomplish anything you wanted and knew you could not fail, how would you spend your time?
· Ask the people who know you well, "What do you think are my strongest attributes? What do you like most about me?"�
3. What old, ineffective patterns could sabotage your treasure hunt?
Old, ineffective patterns of thought and action can sabotage your wealth and health. Beware of the three treacherous pirates who want to steal your map: doubt, disappointment, and rejection.
· What could cause your ship to wreck as you seek your treasure?
· What habitual experiences from your past are limiting your success and happiness?
· What old, ineffective patterns or beliefs could rob you of a wealthy life?
· What patterns or beliefs are blocking your experience of dynamic health and energy?
· What new and empowering beliefs could you adopt instead of the old, ineffective ones?
4. Which of your most cherished values will sustain you on your treasure hunt?
When your sails are set and the fierce winds of life begin to buffet you, your most cherished values remain strong yet resilient.
· What are your most cherished values?
5. What measurable, achievable goals will you set and what actions must you take to achieve them?
Take time to think about the goals that will help you accomplish your vision.
· What goals do you now have for living your vision of possibilities?
· What will you do to lead a rich life?
· What lasting legacy do you want to leave for others?
· Is what you're doing today moving you closer to or farther away from your compelling vision and most cherished values?
6. How will you celebrate the treasures of your life?
With a newfound attitude of thanksgiving and celebration, you'll have an inner experience of deep, abiding joy.
· What treasure comes with this goal that you really want to celebrate?
· How will you celebrate life richly?
· How have your troubles been your teachers?
· How would you now define happiness?
7. How will you use your treasure to serve others and make a difference?
The greatest treasure of all is sharing your wealth through your service. Take your treasure into the world and offer it as a gift to others.
· How can you use your treasure to serve other people?
· What can you do with the money and resources you've found?
· What kind of lasting legacy do you want to leave for others?
· How will you use your wealth to create win-win transactions that benefit others as well as yourself?