6.

Determine three steps for each of the four dreams in just the 6-month timeline and take the
first

step now.

Im not a big believer in long-term planning and far-off goals. In fact, I generally set 3-month and
6-

month dreamlines. The variables change too much and in-the-future distance becomes an
excuse for

postponing action. The objective of this exercise isnt, therefore, to outline every step from start
to finish,

but to define the end goal, the required vehicle to achieve them (TMI, TDI), and build
momentum with

critical first steps. From that point, its a matter of freeing time and generating the TMI, which
the

following chapters cover.

First, lets focus on those critical first steps. Define three steps for each dream that will get you
closer

to its actualization. Set actionssimple, well-defined actionsfor now, tomorrow (complete

before 11

A.M .) and the day after (again completed before 11 A.M .).

Once you have three steps for each of the four goals, complete the three actions in the now
column.

Do it now. Each should be simple enough to do in five minutes or less. If not, rachet it down. If
its the

middle of the night and you cant call someone, do something else now, such as send an e-mail,
and set

the call for first thing tomorrow.

If the next stage is some form of research, get in touch with someone who knows the answer
instead of

spending too much time in books or online, which can turn into paralysis by analysis. The best
first step,

the one I recommend, is finding someone whos done it and ask for advice on how to do the
same. Its

not hard.

Other options include setting a meeting or phone call with a trainer, mentor, or salesperson to
build

momentum. Can you schedule a private class or a commitment that youll feel bad about
canceling? Use

guilt to your advantage.

Tomorrow becomes never. No matter how small the task, take the first step now!