24 : Not Starring Kiefer Sutherland! Part 1

By Author: Talani
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Often people attempt to achieve goals without having a specific plan of attack. For example, if you catch a taxi it would be impossible to reach your destination without sharing the city and street. As detailed as you are giving directions to others, you have to be as thorough with instructing yourself. Before you design your ideal life, increase your effectiveness by first visualizing your ideal day.

The power of writing our goals and dreams helps manifest them into reality expeditiously. Here's a productive visualization exercise, I call "24". To assist in developing a personal growth map, write down your ideal 24 hr day, whether pertaining to business or leisure. Many athletes use these techniques for a competitive edge and mental awareness. As you become more specific, the target will appear larger and easier to hit.

I will go first and share my ideal leisurely day.

Note: It is important you speak in first person (I, We).

"I rise with the sun at 6 am. The serenity of listening to nature's symphony embellishes my meditation session. Life is PHENOMENAL...my angels went to visit their grandparents ...
... for the weekend. For my days guidance, I read my positive affirmations on the bathroom mirror, as I sip my room temperature water. In the middle of my morning calisthenics, my better half summons me back to the master bedroom. When I resurface, the chef has prepared a Super Green Juice and sliced tons of organic fruit for our consumption.

I catch myself daydreaming, staring at the Caribbean Sea from my marble shower outside. Life is WONDERFUL! The classic Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" pumps through the Bose Surround System, as I put on my linen shorts and tennis sneakers. My new black on black mountain bike sits out in front of the villa. While riding into town I rehearse my speech out loud, I'll be speaking to high school students today on leadership and entrepreneurship.

Upon return, my wife and I take a walk along the beach - lunch will be served at the pier. The restaurant owner has strict orders to remove all clocks from the walls, I refuse to be a slave to time today. Back home, I enjoy a few chapters of Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe to stay balanced. Even though this is my tenth time reading this book, it always effects me positively. Anyway, I look forward to enjoying a power nap in the hammock under the palm trees.

Surprisingly, I decide to spend sometime on the Internet reading my favorite blog the TAO of TALANI :) My focus is interrupted by the doorbell, as a package has arrived - it's a copy of "Slumdog Millionaire". The director wants my humble opinion on his chances of winning Best Film of the Year.

After devouring a delicious pecan crusted salmon dinner, I have a minor dilemma. Should I jump on the custom yacht or go to my spa appointment. Conventional wisdom tells me to relax at my aroma therapy treatment. However, all plans are negated because once again I'm summoned to the master bedroom never to return. Life is SWEET!"

Visualization is an essential component for our personal growth development. Remember, everything "That Is" was sparked by someone's imagination.