Shift your perspective

• Short-term thinking and seeking immediate rewards
• Long-term thinking and planning ahead
We should all try to shift our perspective to long-term, goal-oriented thinking.


Long-term planning

Ask yourself what life you wish to lead in 5 years and what steps are necessary along the way to get you there. Plan ahead and take the first step toward your goals now.


Thinking fast and slow

We tend to make hasty decisions that can end up ruining our careers, our relationships, and our lives. 
Brian Tracy has some tips on how to use slow thinking to our advantage: 
• Take 72 hours before making an important decision. 
• Meditate
• Think without distractions (When was the last time you have not checked your phone every 2 minutes?)



GOSPA-Model for planning ahead

• Goals: What result do you want to achieve and when?
• Objectives: The smaller targets (e.g.: this year)
• Strategies: How can you meet your objectives?
• Priorities: What are the actions that are most effective to move you towards your goals?
• Actions: The everyday work to get you there. 

Act NOW

Think of the next step and take immediate action. You could set up an automated transfer of 10-15% of your monthly income into a separate savings account, for example, if you want to save for retirement. Once you retire, you will be thankful for it. 


The power of written goals

• Present tense
• Positivity/Gratitude
• Make them as personal as possible


Be one of the few people that does! It will surely take you far.