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THE ULTIMATE VISUALIZATION EXERCISE


and creating your vision





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Foreword

If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your
thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes."
Andrew Carnegie

However you define happiness or success whether its
about living in a bigger house, earning more money, getting greater
satisfaction or enjoying a better lifestyle the most successful
people know what they want and focus all their efforts on getting it.

The power of knowing where you want to go

Suppose you turned up at an airport check-in and said: I
want to go somewhere, but I dont know where. Youd not only get
some pretty strange looks, the chances are youll end up
somewhere you dont want to be. Of course you might be lucky
but would you want to leave it to chance?

Well, its like that in business and in life. If you dont have a
clear idea of what youre going for, youre not likely to be happy
with what you get. Without a clear sense of direction, youll be
unfocused and uncertain about what to do. Youll waste time on
things that arent necessary and spend money on things you dont
need.

The power of vision

On the other hand, if you have a clear vision of what you want,
youll have a definite sense of direction which will help you make
choices. In this module, well develop a clear picture of what you
want to achieve in your business or your life so that you can
dramatically improve your chances of being successful. The power
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of vision and goals works whether youre setting a long-term vision
for your business or choosing your next car. Here are the steps
well follow to help you do that:

Discover the vital ingredients of a goal.
Understand the psychology of goal setting.
Harness the power of your values in getting your goals.
Build on the five guidelines for setting a goal that you will
achieve.
Follow the 9-step process for creating your vision.

Once you are clear about what you want, the next step is
turning it into action and that's what we'll be covering in the next
steps.
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1: The Vital Ingredients of a Goal

Im sure, like many people, youve set goals in the past. But
have your goals worked? Perhaps you find that they sometimes
work but that other times they dont work.

Maybe the goals that didnt happen have put you off the whole
idea of goal setting.

In this section, youll discover a process that means youll be
able to:
Set goals that are so clearly defined that youll be able to hit
them, spot on, every time.
Follow it so easily that you can use it whenever you want.

This process will change your opinion of vision and goals for
good. And, more important, it will transform your results.

The difference between goals and states

Many people say theyve got goals. They say, I want to be
happy, or, I want to be rich. They make that a goal. The problem
is that these are not goals. These are states and there is a
difference between goals and states.

Goals have clear outcomes. You know there is a specific result
that youre going to get. States are much more vague and general.
States are ambiguous, whereas goals or outcomes are specific.

With a state, you can write an affirmation. You can say, I feel
happy. I feel great. But with a goal, you need to specify exactly
what you want.

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With a state, you can have it now. If you say, I want to be
happy, theres no reason, other than your own negative thinking,
why you cant have that goal of happiness now. But a goal has to
be achieved over a period of time.

A state has no steps. It can happen right now, whereas a goal
or an outcome would normally require a few steps that would take
you time to achieve. In particular, you would need to have a step at
the very end that would mean youd actually achieved that goal.

States are infinite, whereas goals or outcomes are measurable.
You know whether youve achieved a goal.

You can want a state for everyone but a goal has to be for
yourself even though others may share in the benefits.

State Goal or Outcome
Ambiguous Specific
Write affirmation Write goals/outcomes
You can have it now Time is involved
No steps
Steps needed to get
there
Infinite Measurable
Stated for self and/or
others
Stated for self only






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Different types of goal

Vision goals are the big exciting things that you want to
achieve in your business and in your life. They are often further
into the future at least a year away, often three or five years
than milestone goals.

Although these are the really big goals, if you follow this
process and set them effectively, you should be able to almost
forget about them without worrying too much about how they will
happen.

These are the goals that excite you and keep you motivated
and you will probably have a relatively small number of them at
any one time.

Milestone goals are more practical and in some ways more
important. These drive you to take action and often follow from
your vision goals. They are the steps you need to accomplish on the
way to achieving your big goal.

This segment also typically includes one-off goals like your
next new job or new car.

The dividing line between vision goals and milestone goals is
not always clear. Sometimes a vision goal can become a milestone
goal on the way to achieving a bigger vision.

For both types of goal, the rule to follow is: Dream big, start
small and act now!
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2: The Psychology of Goal Setting


Everybody is different

There are many ways of setting goals and there is a wide
range of books and programs on the subject. As with many
subjects, the reality is that the various approaches can deliver
different results for different people.

For example, for some people it is essential for them to share
their goal with friends, family or co-workers. For others, this would
destroy the effectiveness of the goal.

Some like to make this a very formal process, whereas others
benefit from making it more relaxed.

The answer is to find an approach that works for you and
then follow it consistently.

But there is plenty evidence that successful people are
outcome-driven they know exactly what they want and they go for
it. Following some sort of process for developing a clear vision and
goals usually helps them achieve their objectives.

In this session, my aim is to keep it simple and make it
practical, focusing on elements that have been shown to work
consistently. You may prefer to add elements to this that make it
work more effectively for you.

Ive made it easy by providing exact steps to follow without
making it take over your life. Ive provided the exact documents and
steps that I use myself because I know that they work.
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Id recommend making some time to create your first goals
and then come back to the process regularly as you see your
results happening.

As with any process like this where you need to get away
from everyday thinking its often a good idea to go somewhere
different to work on it. Whether its a library, a coffee shop or a
mountaintop!

And the secret is to spend enough time on the process to
make the goals good ones but also to remember that the best use
of most of your time is taking action to make them happen!


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How your subconscious mind helps you get your goals

Before we start getting into the process of setting goals, its
useful to understand the role that your unconscious mind plays in
achieving your vision and goals. Choosing and setting your goals is
a conscious process that requires some careful thought. But once
you have set them, the process can happen almost subconsciously.

First of all, your subconscious mind continually seeks more
and more for you. Its never satisfied. Its always looking for
higher levels of achievement. Its ambitious. Its pressing
forward. So you can trust it to help you achieve your aim.

Secondly, your subconscious mind is symbolic. That means
that, for some people, creating an image or having a real image
(like a photograph) of what you want makes it easier for your
subconscious mind to relate to. So if it works for you, dont
hesitate to draw pictures or use photographs that represent
what you want.

Your subconscious mind takes everything personally. So
whatever youre thinking and whatever you hear, whatever
environment youre in, whatever people youre around, will
affect your subconscious mind. If people around you are saying
things that are distracting you from your goals, you have less
chance of achieving them. So its important to support your
subconscious mind by giving it a very supportive environment.

The subconscious mind works on the principle of least effort.
Its always going to find the easiest way to achieve something. If
the subconscious mind finds a quicker way of achieving your
goal than the one you were thinking of, it will use the shorter
route.
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The subconscious mind does not process negatives so its
important to focus on what you want. For example, a goal set
around weight loss would be set around your ideal weight, the
weight that you wanted to be, rather than what you currently
weigh or how much weight you want to lose. So, in general, you
set the goal focused on what you want, rather than what you
dont want. You should set a goal to have a specific amount of
money, rather than a goal to not be poor or to pay off a debt.



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Harnessing the power of your built-in search engine

One of the fantastic things about your subconscious mind is
that it has a built-in search engine. This is thought to be the area
known as your Reticular Activating System. This is the part of you
that is always looking out for things that will support you in getting
what you want.

This is another reason why its important for you to focus on
what you want. If youre thinking all the time about what you dont
want or what youre trying to get away from, your subconscious
mind will be focused on that.

When you are clear about what you want, your mind will
always work towards that outcome. Its rather like if youve decided
to buy or if youve bought a new red BMW. Suddenly you notice the
streets are full of red BMWs, when you hadnt noticed any of them
before.

Its the radar or search engine that reaches out for the bits of
information that will support you in getting what you want. This
helps when there are millions of bits of information coming at you
every second.

Of all those bits of information, your conscious mind can
only handle about seven (plus or minus two) at once. So your mind
makes sure that you notice and pay attention to what will support
you in getting your goals.


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3: The Power of Your Values in Getting Your Goals

In order to achieve a goal or vision, it must be in alignment
with your personal values. If you think of yourself as a sailboat,
your values are like the wind that can help or hinder you in getting
to your destination.

If the values (or the wind) are blowing in the right direction,
its incredibly supportive. On the other hand, if where youre trying
to get isnt in alignment with your values, its like the wind blowing
in the wrong direction. It will take you completely off course.

So its useful to know what your values really are in relation
to you so that you know what really drives you.

To understand your values, start off by answering the
question, Whats important to you in your life?

So if you are focused on your health and fitness, ask: Whats
important to you about health and fitness?

Very often, values are quite subconscious, so they dont come
to your mind immediately. So its important to keep asking this
question until you dry up. And even after you dry up, go back to
the beginning of the process and start again with the question.

Something like satisfaction is a value; reward is a value.
These are words frozen in time, and have a specific meaning that
is motivating to you in the context of that area of your life. And
whats important is what the word means to you the same word
may have a different meaning to someone else.


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Action Point
Use the following worksheet and ask yourself the question, Whats
important to me about my business? (Or whatever area you have
chosen to work on.)

Keep repeating the question until you come up with repeat words and
you have a list of everything you can think about in that area.
Continue with the process two or three times after you dry up to get all
of the things that are important to you.

Often the values that are most important are the least conscious and
therefore come up latest.

The list may be five words or it may be 25 words or more. Theres no
right number. Youll find the size of the list is different in different
areas of your life and it varies from person to person.

You should then rank the values (or at least the first eight or so) in
order of importance to you.

Often this list surprises people initially but suddenly makes them
realize why they are not happy with something in their life or why they
are not getting the results that they want.

The value that appears at the top of your list is the factor that you
want more than any of the others. Each factor in your list is more
important to you than the one below it.

You should quickly get a feeling about whether this list accurately
reflects your values. If it doesnt look right or doesnt make sense to
you, repeat the process until you have it the way you want it.

Now youll be able to ensure your values are supporting you in your
goals. Youll be able to look back at these values as we work through
the process of developing and defining the goal that you want.

If your goal is out of alignment with your values, it will be harder to
achieve.

If you see a potential conflict, you should ask yourself whether the goal
is really appropriate. Values are deep rooted and cannot always be
changed easily. So its often better to choose a goal thats more aligned
with your values as this will be easier for you to achieve.
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Values Worksheet

1. Whats important to you about your business (or whatever area
you have chosen to work on)?





















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2. Now rank the values youve listed in order of their importance to
you. Start with the thing thats most important. What is the one
thing in that area of your life that you couldnt live without? Work
through that process. You dont need to go all the way down if
youve got a very long list. Stick to the first eight or so.

3. Once youve ranked your values in order of importance, rewrite
the list below in the correct order. Take a look at that list. Make
sure youre happy with it once youve seen it written out in the
correct order.











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Check the list and see if it really describes what is important
to you and how you are motivated. If youre not happy that the list
is accurate for you, keep rewriting it until you are satisfied.

Now that you know the values in this area of your life, youll
be able to ensure that they are supporting you in your goals. Youll
be able to look back at this list as we work through the process of
developing and defining the goal that you want.
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4: Five Guidelines for a Successful Goal

The biggest problem that most people have with setting goals
is that they dont set them correctly. There is a process that you
need to go through in order to define goals that will be motivating
and that youre able to deliver on. The process is known as SMART
goals. Lets start the process of developing a SMART goal by
defining each letter.

S is for specific, simple and stretching

Some people set goals to be rich, or to have money, or to
have a new car or new house. If you want to get your goal,
then you have to be very specific about what you mean. If
youre looking for money, be specific about the exact amount
of money.

Keep it simple. Dont make it complicated. Remember, your
subconscious mind will support you in getting simple goals.
The more complicated it gets, the more difficult that process
will be. Its better to have a few simple goals rather than one
really complicated goal.

A goal doesnt always have to be stretching, but to be
motivating perhaps it needs to be just a little bit challenging
for you. Youve got to decide whats right for you.

M is measurable and meaningful to you

You need to be able to look back at the end of the period and
say, I know I got this goal because I was able to measure
the fact that I achieved it?
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It has to be meaningful to you. That means its not
somebody elses goal. Many people try to achieve things in
their life because they think its good for their family, or they
think its what their partner or parents want. For you to get a
goal, it has to be meaningful to you. It has to be something
that motivates you all the time.

A is for as if now, achievable and all areas of your life

Its really important that your goal is as if now in the
present tense. That means that you write it as if youve
already achieved it.

So if you want to achieve something by the end of the year,
you will write your goal: It is the 31
st
of December, and I
have achieved

If you set a goal which is, I want to have a million dollars,
for example, then want is always in the future. You will
never achieve want because it is always happening at some
stage further down the line.

The goal also has to be achievable but this doesnt have to
mean easy. That goes back to stretching if you want
something that is really challenging for you, make sure the
goal is stretching. If the goal, for example, is to win an under
30s tennis championship, thats fine if youre under 30.
Thats what achievable means. Achievable means it must be
possible for you or somebody in your situation to do it. But
make sure it is your definition of achievable and not what
other people think.

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Its good to have goals in all areas of your life. Your life goes
out of balance very easily if you dont have goals and
challenges in different areas. Theres no point in having really
successful career goals if your relationships or your health
and fitness have to suffer for them.

Its useful to set goals in different areas of your life. These
can include:
Business and career.
Family.
Relationships.
Personal growth and development.
Health and fitness.
Spirituality.

For fastest results, work on the area which is going to have
the biggest impact on the others. For example, if by working
on a health and fitness goal, you think youre going to get
better results in your business, then work on health and
fitness.

R is for realistic, responsible and ecological

Realistic is the balance to achievable. Being an under 30s
tennis champion might be achievable if youre under 30, but
if youve never played tennis in your life and dont have any
interest in tennis, then its probably not realistic.

Dont allow people around you to deflect you with comments
like: Oh, youll never do that. Nobodys done it before. It has
to be within the realm of possibility for someone in your
situation to do it, but choose your own definition of realistic.

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A goal also has to be responsible and ecological. Its
important that the goal is right for you. However, a goal that
could be threatening to people around you, or detrimental to
the planet, will be more difficult to achieve.

T is for timed and towards what you want

Timed means you have to put a specific date on it. You can
have a goal that meets all the other criteria but unless
youve pinned it down to a very specific date and time, then
its not likely to happen. It may happen at some stage in the
next thousand years, but if you want that goal to be achieved
this year, then you need to specify an exact date.

Finally, its about being toward what you want, as we talked
about earlier. Its being focused on what youre going
towards, not focused away from losing weight, or not having
enough money. Its about being positive and focusing on
what you want.

The reason many people fail in setting goals is that they
scribble something down on a scrap of paper, or quite often
dont even bother writing it down. Then they dont get it and
theyre put off the whole concept of goal setting.

By following these principles, you will get results.


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Your SMART Goals Checklist

S
The more specific your goal is, the more chance of it
happening.
To help you stay focused, it needs to be simple.

M
It must be measurable so that youll know youve
achieved it.
It should be meaningful to you not to impress
others.

A
It should be as if now in the present tense.
It must be achievable i.e. physically possible.

R
It must be realistic so that you believe it will happen.
Your goal must be responsible having no negative
impacts on you, others or the planet as a whole.

T
It must be timed with a specific date when it will be
achieved.
Your goal should be moving towards what you want
instead of away from what you dont want.


Example of a SMART goal

It is the 31
st
of December (year) and I am holding in my hand a
statement showing that I have an additional $130,000 in my bank
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account that I have earned from my business between June and
December.
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5: The 9-Step Process for Creating Your Vision or Goal

So lets start the process of clarifying what you want in your
future.

You might choose to set your objective for 5 or 10 years from
now or you may want to achieve it in the next year or so. Indeed it
often makes sense to do both set a long term objective and
something to be achieved sooner. The timescale is less important
than the fact that you are giving yourself a clear sense of direction.

Ask yourself these questions as you develop your vision or goal:

What specifically do you want?
As we identified in talking about the SMART formula, the
more specific you can be the better. If you want to have a car,
state the color, model, price, interior, extras etc.

How will you know that you have it?
What specific event will enable you to say: Yes! Ive got that
goal.

What will you see, hear, and feel when you have it?
Describe everything that you imagine happening when you
have it using all your senses so that it truly motivates
you.

What will you be able to do if you get the outcome?
This is a test of whether you really want it whether its a
must have goal. Its easy to set a goal but its important to
get a feeling for why you want it.

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What will you NOT be able to do if you get the outcome?
This checks that youre not giving yourself a goal that you
either want for a bad reason, or would lead you to lose
something youve already got. If your career goal would affect
your family, youd want to think very carefully about it. You
can have a great relationship and a great career. But its
important to make sure that what youre achieving in one
area of your life isnt deflecting from what youre achieving in
others.

Who is it for?
Many people set goals based on what they believe somebody
else expects or wants them to do. If this goal is going to be an
important part of your life, you have to make sure it is just
for you. Its great to have a goal that benefits other people
but it has to motivate you.

Who is responsible for making it happen?
While you may need the help of others to get your goal, you
have to be in control of the outcome.

How do you know it is possible?
You can also ask:
Have you ever had or done this before?
Do you know anyone who has?
Can you act as if you have it?
These questions are not to put you off. They help you work
out the steps needed to get you there, and prove to yourself
that the goal is possible, desirable and achievable.

When exactly do you want it?
Napoleon Hill said: A goal is a dream with a deadline, so if
you want to achieve it state the date exactly.
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Action Step: Creating your Big Vision or Goal

With these questions, you have what you need to create your own
SMART vision or goal.

Use the worksheet that follows to develop 'vision' goals in those
areas of your life where you want to make changes, such as:
Business and career.
Family.
Relationships.
Personal growth and development.
Health and fitness.
Spirituality.

It's usually best to concentrate on one area first and then come
back to the others later.

Make sure your goals are big, exciting and motivational.
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Goals Worksheet

What specifically do you want



How will you know that you have it?



What you will see, hear, and feel when you have it?



What will you be able to do if you get the outcome?



What will you NOT be able to do if you get the outcome?



Who is it for?



Who will be responsible for making it happen?



How do you know it is possible?

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When exactly do you want it?



FINALLY WRITE OUT YOUR S.M.A.R.T. GOAL IN A SENTENCE



Now use the following visualization exercise to
supercharge your goal





















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THE ULTIMATE VISUALISATION EXERCISE


Relax with your eyes closed and focus on your breathing. Tell
yourself that with each breath you take you are relaxing more and
more. Now imagine yourself as part of the entire universe. The easiest
way to do this is to project your mind at high speed out into
space....see the planets then solar systems rushing by. See the
universes rushing by until you have reached as far as you can go.
When you look back you see all the matter of creation shimmering
and pulsating in a large vibrant form before you. You can visualize
this shape in human form if you wish (God?).

The suns and planets are your body cells, each filled with
energy and power but awaiting your direction. You realize that you are
part of the universe and the universe is part of you. Then see this
image exploding into your own consciousness. It is unbelievable bright
and full of love. Realize that this is only one portion of a far greater
unseen multidimensional structure spread out over dimensions that
are on the fringe of your conscious awareness. Feel the energy arriving
from this entity then visualize this same energy passing into your
mind and body. Let it fill your being then direct it physically to any
place within your body that you chose. If you are looking for a
financial or other physical event to occur in your life then picture that
event as clearly as you can and transfer this massive vibrant burst of
universal energy to that event. Visualize the required event actually
happening while you are connected with the universe and full of this
life-force energy.

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