A goal is an end, a result, not just a task to be performed. It describes the condition we want to achieve. Goals are an extension of your values. However, most people don’t know where to start. By using a simple goal setting worksheet, you can get started on making all of your dreams a reality.

Mind you, that is where it all starts, listing all of your dreams, desires and expectations of life. It is discipline number 5 in my book, The 12 Disciplines to Living your Dreams.

Discipline # 5. Know What You Want out of Life

“If you don’t have a dream and if I don’t have a dream, how are we going to make a dream come true?” Mary Martin

You must know what you want out of life in order to get it. Without knowing what you want you would go through life aimlessly, like a ship without a rudder. Until your dreams are written down on paper, they will merely be wishes.

These exercises will become the basis for the rest of your life. Strive to come up with the most complete and descriptive lists possible.

Start with your “List of Dreams.” Find a comfortable place where you will not be disturbed. You may want to play some inspirational or relaxing music to help you along. Have some extra paper and pencils with you.

List your dreams — write down every possible and crazy dream that comes to mind. In order for this exercise to be effective you must accept that nothing is impossible. There are no barriers, obstacles or excuses why something can’t happen. The objective is to write down every thought or desire that comes to your mind, no matter how silly, impossible or crazy it is. This is not a test; there are no wrong answers.

Write down everything you’d love to have, do or be. What type of career do you want, with what sort of employer and team workers? Where do you want to travel to? Do you want to fly or sail around the world, or live in a castle on the Rhine River? Do you want to be physically and mentally fit, be a superstar, a salesperson? Would you like to earn a quarter-million dollars a year?

You may want to be married, live on a farm, have a large family, stay home and raise the family, be a volunteer worker, a recognized person in your community, a teacher, a musician, a poet… Write down whatever your heart desires. Just keep writing. Everything is possible.

Your objective is to write all of your dreams and desires for the next six months; for the next year; five years; and for life. Write, write, write and keep writing. Identify everything you want to have, be or do at some point in your life. Remember, there are no wrong answers and this list is for your reference only. It doesn’t have to be neat or organized in any way. Just write every thought that comes to mind. Sleep on it and add more the next day if you like. Keep in mind that there are no barriers and that nothing is impossible. Go ahead and start!

My dreams, desires and expectations of life are:

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The Bottom Line: It all starts with a dream, however a dream remains a dream until it is written down on paper. Only then, does it crystallize into a reality.

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