INTRODUCTION

In 1953, researchers surveyed Yale's graduating seniors to determine how many of them had
specific, written goals for their future. The answer: 3%. Twenty years later, researchers polled
the surviving members of the Class of 1953 – and found that the 3% with goals had accumulated
more personal financial wealth than the other 97% of the class combined!

You can accomplish anything you want in life - that's true. Once you have a particular goal, you
can fulfill that desire by straightforward commitment and total conviction.

But what if you don't know what you want? Maybe your goals are small ones - like losing some
weight, or buying a new car. Maybe getting a promotion or finding a mate.

Goals are the single most important factor in achieving success. Without a realistic goal, how
will you ever know when you have reached your success level? All successful people set goals.
All goals must be realistic, short term, measurable and obtainable within the bounds of your own
perception.

LIFE PLANNING

We all want better life. We all have wishes. Wishes are goals - but goals with snap, crackle, and
pop. Goals provide the process that can take you where you want to go, but too often they don't
provide the inspiration to get you there.

Wishes are different. They have impact - like being struck by lightning instead of by a lightning
bug. They let you dream. They let you soar. They let you tap into a source of limitless
possibility and boundless energy that gives you the power to accomplish what you might
otherwise never have imagined.

If you want to make things happen in your life, don't think about goals - think about making your
wishes come true but, before you can make your wishes come true, you must first decide what to
wish for. Many people grind through one work week after another, daydreaming about the good
life, but they rarely master a clear idea of what that “good life” should be.

It is also important to design goals in all areas of our life, which result in a much more balanced
life. Sometimes it is difficult to achieve balance in the short term, but long term, if we are not
living in balance we will find areas of our life will suffer. Indeed, you can have all the money in
the world, but if you have not looked after your health, you are probably not going to enjoy your wealth like
you would if you were fit and full of vitality.

The areas I set goals in are the following:

 Financial & Carrier;
 Physical & health;
 Home & family;
 Social & Cultural;
 Spiritual & Ethical;
 Mental & Educational.

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GOAL SETTING

Most people set goals that are way too large and become disheartened before they ever come
close to reaching them. A goal that works is one that is broken down until it represents a single
event. It is the progressive, sequential accumulation of single events that ensure the final desired
end result. Your goals should be what I call SMARTIES which is an acronym for the following:

SPECIFIC
Be absolutely specific when setting your goals, and use only the present tense positive
statements. If your goal is to “have specific habits to improve your physical appearance”, your
goal could be expressed as, “I am so happy I am starting my fitness programme at Noosa Life
Gym at 6:30pm to 7:45pm on Monday 16 March, 2004. I will continue this programme Monday
through Saturday for the next three months.”

MEASURABLE
Your goals need to be measurable, in other words, you need to be able to monitor your progress
so you can measure your success. If your goal is to lose weight, obviously monitoring this is an
easy thing to do by hopping on the scales once a week, or once a month.

If however, it is something like making significant improvements in your career, you may need
to ask your boss for regular feedback on your performance to see how much progress you are
making with your goal.

ATTAINABLE
You also need to be able to conceive your goal in order to attain it. Unless you can see yourself
achieving your goal, it is very unlikely to happen. Napoleon Hill said, “Whatever the mind of
man can conceive, he can achieve.” This is the secret to success. By using visualization
techniques you can speed up this process.

REALISTIC
Obviously goals need to be within the bounds of logic and circumstance. There is no use setting
a goal for example, “to be the No.1 jockey in the world”, if you are six foot four and weigh 250
pounds. Perhaps setting a goal to become the No. 1 basketball player would be more appropriate.

TANGIBLE
Your goal needs to be something that is real or physical, that you can see and touch.

INSPIRATIONAL
If your goals do not inspire you, it is unrealistic to expect that you will be driven to take action to
achieve them. Make sure you choose goals that will give you a “buzz”, whether it is a sporty red
Ferrari or a three-story mansion, or something altruistic like, “saving the whales”.

EMOTIONAL
The more emotionally involved you become with your goal the quicker it will manifest into your
life. If you want the red Ferrari, go down to the car dealership and sit in one. Smell the leather
seats and feel the steering wheel in your hands. Drive one.

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1. MISSION STATEMENT

My mission is to become a person of true character and integrity, contributing to my country and
attaining a state of peak health and mental serenity. I will have a superb family and professional
life while I build lasting wealth. I will be courteous to all and live my life with tremendous zest
and joy.

2. My Goals

2.1. My FINANCIAL AND CARRIER GOALS

1. I am happy and grateful to run my own company by January 1st, 2012. This goal is
required for the financial aspect of my life, in order for me to achieve my big picture
ambition of wealth. I want to achieve this goal because I want to feel more independent.

2. Financial Security Goal

I am happy and grateful to have accumulated a critical mass of capital, invested in a
secure environment at a 20% rate of return that will cover the cost of my monthly
mortgage payment, food, utilities, insurance and transportation. The annual income I
choose to accumulate in order to be financially secure is: $12,000. I want to achieve
this goal because I want to feel financially more secure.

3. Financial Independence Goal

I am happy and grateful to have accumulated a critical mass of capital, invested in a
secure environment at a 10% return to provide enough income to maintain my current
lifestyle adjusted for inflation without ever having to work again for the rest of your life.
I work only because you choose to. The annual income I choose to accumulate to be
financially independent is: $12,000. I want to achieve this goal because I want to feel
financially more independent.

4. Financial Freedom Goal

I am happy and grateful to know that investments now provide sufficient income that I
can live the lifestyle I desire for the rest of my life without ever having to work again. I
work only because I choose to! The annual income I choose to accumulate in order to
be financially free is: $72,000. I want to achieve this goal because I want to feel
financially free.
5. Absolute Financial Freedom Goal
I am happy and grateful to know that my investments provide a sufficient annual income
that I am now certain I can do whatever I want, whenever I want, with whomever I want,
as much as I want in a way that empowers me and others forever! I work only because I
choose to! The annual income I choose to accumulate to be Absolutely Financially
Free is: $ 120,000. I want to achieve this goal because I want to feel financially free.

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2.2. FAMILY AND HOME GOALS

1. I am happy and grateful to live in a new two story gorgeous home, a view of the sea,
with 6 spacious bedrooms, luxurious living and dining rooms, 3 bath rooms, a nice
kitchen and a private office and a balcony, a large garden of wall kept lawns, beautiful
flowers and trees, a heated swimming pool, and a fence. This goal is required for the
financial aspect of my life, in order for me to achieve my big picture ambition of wealth.
I want to achieve this goal because I want to feel comfortable.

2. I am happy and grateful to own a new or like new Mercedes Benz, CL 450, and Black in
color with a DVD player, a FM Radio and an excellent speaker system by January 1 st,
2011. This goal is required for the financial aspect of my life, in order for me to achieve
my big picture ambition of wealth. I want to achieve this goal because I want I want to
take my children to school, help myself and other people get to their job easily.

3. I am happy and grateful to own a luxurious Sofa set, with a modern and comfortable
design, new or like new Mercedes Benz, CL 450, and Black in color with a DVD player,
a FM Radio and an excellent speaker system by January 1 st, 2011. This goal is required
for the financial aspect of my life, in order for me to achieve my big picture ambition of
wealth. I want to achieve this goal because I want I want to take my children to school,
help myself and other people get to their job easily.

3. PHISICAL AND HEALTH GOALS

1. My goal is to reach and maintain my weight at 80 kilos by December 31st, 2010 by

exercising five times per week and eating a healthy diet of 1800 calories of lean protein,
fruits & vegetables. This goal is required for the fitness aspect of my life, in order for me
to achieve my big picture ambition of health and well being. I want to achieve this goal
because I want to feel comfortable.
2. My goal is to be fit, healthy and energized

4. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL GOALS

5. SPIRITUAL AND ETHICAL GOALS

6. MENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS

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1. The exact amount of money I desire is $3,000 per month.
2. In return I will buy a keyboard for the church.
3. I will receive this money on this date: /01/07/2010.
4. The plan I will implement immediately to achieve this is:
5. I see and feel myself receiving this money (achieving my goals).

It’s Saturday, 3:45pm. I’m sitting in the kitchen, drinking coffee. I want to organize my closet. It
will only take me about 1 hour and I will feel energetic and satisfied that I finally got it done. My
closet will be clean, everything will be sorted and in place.

FUTURE VISION - Health

My health is my number 1 priority and everyday I invest in ensuring my health is excellent. I am extremely fit &
healthy. I maintain my ideal bodyweight of 85kg easily and effortlessly. I follow a natural, healthy lifestyle and as a
result I have an amazing level of energy. I regularly compete in triathlons and fun runs around the world. I run
several times per week, as well as bike ride, swim and go to the gym. I enjoy eating healthy fresh fruits and
vegetables each and every day. I look great, I feel great and I am in great health. I am a model of excellent health for

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my age and many people cannot believe my age when asked. I am a great role model for a healthy energetic
lifestyle.