Dreams and goals take initiative. Waiting does not mean not taking action. You still have to take A.I.M. one step at a time.

“One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!” ~ Kristianne Wargo

Think about this. If you are sitting at a stoplight, it doesn’t matter what color the light turns. If you don’t have gas in the car or it charged up, you can’t go forward. If your brakes are loose, you will have problems stopping and yielding. If your oil is depleted, your engine will not run smoothly, eventually giving out, and then you won’t be able to go where you were headed. Oh – and if your speedometer isn’t working, you won’t see any lights, except the flashing blue ones behind you because your speed is too fast or too slow.

Make the decision to start taking action today and create your now!

The K.I.S.S. ~ Create Your Now!

So think about your goals and dreams. What are they? I know you’ve been thinking about them recently, some for weeks, others for decades.

But if you don’t name them, what are they to you? A few words strung together to sound good if someone asked you. Something that keeps you thinking a little longer on what you should be when you grow up.

One of my good friends and mentor, Dan Miller, says, “Have you ever noticed that even if God allows you to have a dream, you’re expected to work to make it happen?”

Dreams are thoughts put together with little words that resemble your heart (Passion). Goals are stepping stones to getting there (Purpose). Actions connect the dreams and goals to create your now (Presence).

Here are three specific things you can do:

1. Elevate Your Clarity: You get to define your dreams and your goals. Define the direction you want your life to take by knowing your dreams and setting clear, specific goals. Break them down into smaller milestones so that they are more achievable. For example, if your goal is to start a business, set smaller goals such as creating a business plan, registering your business, and securing your first client.

2. Build Consistent Action: Consistency is the key so long as it incorporates taking A.I.M.; action ignites motivation. If you choose to sit on your butt all the time, that’s not action. So take a small step each day toward your goals. If you want to write a book, commit to writing a certain number of words or pages every day. If you want to get fit, establish a routine and stick to it. Consistency builds momentum and brings you closer to your dreams.

3. Embrace the Possibilities, Seen or Unseen: You are going to have opportunities that set you apart or drown you in the mission. You get to choose how you respond. As Dan Miller says, “What does this make possible?” Adopt that growth mindset and believe in your ability to learn and improve. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, and don’t let setbacks discourage you. See failures as learning experiences and adjust your approach accordingly. Allowing yourself to see possibilities and not roadblocks, not only will open your mind, but it will open your heart.

Remember, you have the power to Create Your Now. Take charge of your life, set clear goals, take consistent action, and embrace what is seen and unseen. And then watch as you transform every moment and every day into something extraordinary as you create your now.

From my family to yours, may you have a blessed New Year filled with an abundance of joy, hope, forgiveness, and love.

“Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!“