1. Provided that you have a decent knowledge about your industry, predict what you want from your own in 2-5 years from now. This can be all fancy and one that motivates you and makes you work for it. An example of this is someone in the business of social networking picturing the end outcome as a viral app like Facebook or Instagram, with a specific number of downloads or monthly active users.
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2. Now, keeping that final outcome there, come back to the present and figure out what short-term achievements say in a month or so, will clearly indicate that you are in the right direction towards your final outcome. Remember, these achievements should be measurable, whether in terms of revenue or number of people, or any other criteria.
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3. Next, you figure out the actionable steps that you can start doing or enhancing what you are already doing. You may enumerate several steps or alternatives that you have for achieving the outcome. And then actually see yourself perform each of those tasks, one after another. Pay close attention to how you feel in your body when you imagine yourself performing each of these tasks. If there’s a feeling of difficulty or stress, break it down further into easier actions. If it feels comfortable, you’re good to go.
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This model allows you to see what strategic adjustments, over a period of time, will lead to a certain set of consequences.