Five Steps for Creating an Exceptional Life

1. Define

• Ask yourself, "What do I want that I don't have?"
• Clearly state the area in which you want to make progress.
• Define the goal you want to achieve.

2. Create a Clear, Vivid, Realistic and Compelling Vision and Focus

• Visualize - picture - your future goal in the present tense. See, taste, hear and feel it "as if" you are already successful.
• Attach an powerful emotion to your vision. Ask yourself, "How do I feel having achieved what I want?"
• Focus on your vision often.

3. Get Clear About Your Barriers

• Be courageous in defining and examining your fears.
• Ask yourself, "What would I do if I had no fear?"
• Make sure your goal is congruent with your highest life priorities, values and beliefs.
• Reframe your mindset so you move forward in the direction of your vision.
• Manage your resistance and negative, self-defeating self-talk that comes with all change.
• Stop, observe and say "Isn't that Interesting" and then choose a positive, proactive thought.

4. Take Action

• Upon awakening, state one action that you can take today.
• Take one action everyday that moves you towards your vision.
• Measure your progress by writing it down - everyday.

5. Create Support

• State your intention to those closest to you and whom you trust.
• Create a support system with those who can hold you accountable.
• Always remember that you don't have to do it alone.
• Be of service to others and give the love you want to receive.
• Celebrate your "wins".