By Dana Phillips.

Have you taken time to think about your dreams lately?  If not, it may be time to revisit them by asking yourself, “What would I be dreaming of if I knew I wouldn’t fail?”

Here’s a three-step plan to help make your dreams come true.

First, take time to dream. I like to dream about what I want my life to look like in four areas. Find a quiet place, relax and ask yourself, “What do I want to:”

  • Have… these are the material things like a new house, furniture, car, new kitchen, etc.
  • Be… a strong Leader; financially free; an inspiration to others; a leader or Top Leader in my company; a great Mom/wife.
  • Do… change lives; travel; take the family to Disney; pay for college for the kids;
  • Give… it is true, as a Leader, you have the potential to make more money and be able to give more. Decide where you will make a difference by giving.

Write it down. Our dreams change, so it’s important to revisit them. You’ll also want to revisit dreams with your leaders and team.

Second, turn your dream into goals. With a dream to motivate you, nothing is impossible! Now it’s time to set your goals. Look at them as the stepping-stones to your dreams.

You may want to set goals in these areas every month.

  • Sales: How many parties/appointments will it take to make your goal?
  • Recruiting: How many Recruiting Conversations will it take to reach this goal?
  • Promoting:  How many Career Conversations will it take to fill my promoting pool?

Write your goals down and keep them where you can see them every day.

Third, turn your goals into action. It’s great to get clarity about your dreams and goals. But nothing will happen until you take action.  Now is the time to make your Action Plan. Think about all the activities you’ll do to reach your goals. Look at each goal and ask yourself:  What activities do I need to achieve this goal? When will I do this?

Now it’s time to set up your calendar.  Block out the times you will schedule your:

  • Power Hour each day to book more parties/appointments
  • recruiting calls and recruiting conversations
  • career conversations to fill your future leader pool

When you take time to clarify your dreams, turn them into goals and make an action plan, then a whole new world of possibilities opens up to you. You will find that your dreams really can come true!

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