Building Your Dream Life: Seven Key Principles

Spend 15 minutes honestly identifying your deepest desires and aspirations. Journal your thoughts and be brutally honest with yourself about what you truly want. Consider using prompts like: What truly excites me? What legacy do I want to leave? What would a perfect day look like?

“you better be willing to be really honest with yourself about what you actually want”

Create a vision board representing your dream life. Gather images, quotes, and symbols that resonate with your aspirations. Consider using magazines, online resources, or even creating your own artwork. Place your vision board in a prominent location to serve as a constant reminder of your goals.

“the way that I've done this in the past is I will go to the store buy a bunch of magazines with things that I'm interested in”

Regularly visualize your dream life as if it's already your reality. Use your vision board, mental imagery, and affirmations to reinforce your desired future. This cultivates a belief system that supports your goals and fosters a sense of anticipation and excitement.

“I have my vision board everywhere”

Calculate the financial cost of your dream life and set realistic financial goals. Research costs associated with your vision and develop a detailed financial plan, considering factors such as income, expenses, savings, and investments. Understand and mitigate psychological biases that may impact your financial decisions, such as loss aversion and framing effects.

“you need to do the math on how much your dream life is going to cost you”

Identify valuable skills needed to increase your earning potential and actively acquire them. Research and learn new skills that align with your financial goals and career aspirations. Network with successful individuals to gain insights and mentorship.

“if you do not make yourself valuable in the marketplace you will never be successful”

Identify areas for improvement and form new habits to achieve your goals. Utilize habit stacking, reward systems, and strategies for overcoming resistance. Track your progress and make adjustments as needed. This principle emphasizes consistent effort and the importance of long-term commitment.

“sacrifice your comfort”

Be selective about your relationships and actively network with successful individuals. Cultivate meaningful connections with people who inspire and support you. Understand the social dynamics involved in building strong relationships and leverage social support for achieving your goals. This involves both giving and receiving support within your network.

“ask yourself who do you want to be friends with”

Regularly reflect on your progress and identify areas for self-improvement. Analyze your strengths and weaknesses, celebrate successes, and learn from setbacks. Develop strategies for managing self-doubt, negative emotions, and obstacles that may arise. Continuously refine your approach and adapt to changing circumstances.

“ask yourself this do the people I want to be friends with want to be friends with me”