How to tell the future—for real.
Having a clear vision can help save your business—now and years from now.
How well can you tell the future?
Not “the” future. YOUR future. The one you want—for your life, for your business, for yourself.
Being able to articulate your vision is critical to making it a reality. It’s not enough to have a good idea if you can’t communicate it. And really—how good can an idea be if no one can fully comprehend what it is—or what their role is in making it happen?
If you’re struggling with putting your words to work, it’s time to slow down and start doing
a little self-reflection. These three tools will help put words to your ideas and actions to your words.
One Page Business Plan (OPBP): Helps you zero in on your core purpose and define your goals for the future one quarter, one year, and three years out. Embrace the FSD (first shitty draft). Getting something out is better than nothing down. And that first draft is critical—once you’ve got that, all you have to do now is reflect and revise. Get a copy for free here.
Reflect Back Look Forward (RBLF): Completed annually, this is your opportunity to look back on all of your accomplishments from the past year, celebrate the wins, and see what lessons you’re here to learn. We make this program available online all year long, so you can do it when the timing works best for you. Get a copy for free here.
One Page Personal Plan (OP3). If you know you want to reach a specific goal by 2025—what steps do you have to take over the next three years to achieve it? I cannot impress upon you enough how much it helps to see this written out. Trust me here. Get a copy for free here.
Not sure where to begin or how to get yourself into the right mindset to see the future? Try these:
Get outdoors and get into nature. Have you heard the story of how TLP was born? Click here for the backstory. Trust me, a little fresh air and a different perspective can go a long way to spark creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong dream.
Get (far) away. Sometimes you need to get away to get out of your way. Let the change of scenery inspire you to think, move, try, and start differently. Bonus if you can surround yourself with people who can push you in the right direction!
Let go of imperfection. Accept the fact that you won’t get it exactly right the first time around—and then accept that perfection isn’t the point. It’s about the process—so process.
And remember, while having a clear vision is important—communicating that vision clearly is essential. So go ahead. Tell the future. Put it in writing, share it with everyone, and let them have a hand in building it.
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