Michael B. Clegg walks through a six-week process to build a vivid vision of your future self aligned with your core values. He shares how he set a goal in January 2024 to speak on a TEDx stage and did it four months later, then guides you through writing a detailed description of your ideal future day.
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Six weeks.
He set a goal in January 2024 to be on a TEDx stage and achieved it four months later.
October.
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The next six weeks is all about the future you. It's more than just a series of lessons. It's going to be a transformation. So if you find yourself stuck or stagnant, living a boring life, this is a hundred percent for you. So let's start with a simple but a powerful concept. And that's your vision. Now I'd be willing to guess that most of us don't really necessarily have a vision for our lives. We, we know what we want, we certainly take care of our needs. Those things come naturally. But we don't go after the things that we want and we don't spend enough time thinking about the things that we want. So picture what yourself five years from now would look like, okay? Who are you? What are you achieving? Remember, this isn't just about you setting some arbitrary goals and hoping that they happen. This is about creating a vivid picture of the future you. It's a version of yourself that's aligned with the deepest values and the things that you want. Now you might be wondering, then you know, why is this vision so critical? Here's the deal. A clear vision, it sets the tone for the day. It's easy to get caught up in the day to day grind. We all know that, okay, life, our lives are full of routine. And when you lose sight of where you're headed, you end up settling for less than what you really want and more importantly, what you're actually capable of. Your vision acts as the North Star. All your behaviors come from, it guides every decision, every action, and ultimately leads to every step that you take. And it keeps you focused when distractions, which they happen every single day, come your way. But it also, and more importantly, keeps you motivated as those challenges and obstacles arise. But having a vision is just the beginning. It is a move to becoming the future you. And that vision needs to be grounded in something a little more fundamental like your core values. And these values, they have to be non negotiable. They're principles that you live by. They define who you are and what you stand for. When your vision is aligned with your core values, it no longer is a dream, okay? It's a powerful yet actionable plan for your future. So here's what I want you to do. Take some time and really reflect on your vision, okay? Write it down. Get detailed, get granular. What is a day in your life of the future you look like? Reflect on those core values. What's important to you? What do you want in life? How do they align with your vision? Are there any areas that you might need to adjust a little bit. Right. Remember, this is a critical alignment to the foundation as you move forward. And, you know, as an example, for me, my vision in January, you know, what I wanted to do was to be on a TEDx stage. And that was an impossible goal for me in January of 2024, but it became a reality four months later. So as you reflect on these questions, remember this. This is just the beginning. It doesn't have to be perfect. You just have to commit to change. The future you is within reach, and I'm going to help make sure that you get there. Now, next week, we're going to dive into a little bit more about discovering, you know, a deeper purpose for you and a purpose that will fuel this journey. All right? And that's what it is. It really is a journey. Okay? So let's commit to this together. I'm excited where this is going to take us, and I want you to stay tuned because we have something in October that is going to be once again, if you're stuck or you're stagnant, maybe you experience some trauma like I did last year, something is holding you back. There's something that will allow you to let go, and that's the future you talk to you soon.
