By Lisa GschwandtnerDo you believe in the power of the list? Making a list to help you reach your dreams and goals isn’t like making a list to go to the grocer y store, says Bob Beaudine of the executive search firm Eastman & Beaudine. If you really want your list to be useful, you have to put in more effort.
“The great thing about a list is that it really helps you clarify your priorities, your values, and your personal preferences. In short, making a list helps you dream,” he writes in his book, The Power of Who. Here are Beaudine’s list-making instructions:
Dream it
“Dreaming is letting your imagination out into the wind a little bit. Along the way, something will begin to stand out that hold your attention. You’ve just connected with your desire.”
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Believe it
Have confidence in your vision despite what others may say. (Remember, some believed the world was round when most said it was flat.) You have to have faith in your dreams to follow through.
Decide it.
“One of life’s greatest paradoxes is that by not deciding, you’re making a decision. If you don’t decide who and what you want to be, somebody else will decide for you.”
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Do it
There’s a time to stop thinking, preparing, and hoping. At some point, you have to get going and take action.
