If you aren't yet at the point of clarity, then make that
your first goal. It's a big waste of time to go through life being unclear
about what you want. Most people wallow way too long in the state of "I
don't know what to do." They wait for some external force to provide them
with clarity, never realizing that clarity is self-created. The universe is
waiting on you, not the other way around, and it's going to keep waiting until
you finally make up your mind. Waiting for clarity is like being a sculptor
staring at a piece of marble, waiting for the statue within to cast off the
unneeded pieces. Do not wait for clarity to spontaneously materialize -- grab a
chisel and get busy!
The first step is to know exactly what you want. When you
work for yourself, it's easy to spend a whole day at your desk and accomplish
nothing of value. This almost always happens when you aren't really clear about
what it is you're trying to do. In the moments when you regain your awareness,
ask yourself, "What exactly is it that I'm trying to accomplish
here?" You must know your destination with as much clarity as possible.
Make your goals specific, and put them in writing. Your goals must be so clear
that it would be possible for a stranger to look at your situation objectively
and give you an absolute "yes" or "no" response as to
whether you've accomplished each goal or not. If you cannot define your
destination precisely, how will you know when you've arrived?
Take a moment to stop and write down a snapshot description
of how you want your life to be from now. What will your monthly income be? How
much will you weigh? Who will your friends be? Where will you be in your
career? What will your relationship be like? What will your web site look like?
Be specific. Absolute clarity will give you the edge that will keep you on
course.
