How to Figure Out What You Really Want

Now time and money. What most people actually want is freedom. Sitting in a room with piles of money would be boring after a while, especially if you had all the time in the world to sit there.

What most of us want is the freedom and flexibility that more time and money could provide.

So in your vision, rather than vaguely stating that you want more money or time, write down what you’ll be doing with it. Sailing the Mediterranean. Playing with the grandchildren. Going back to college.

And again, don’t worry about HOW it might come about. Just keep picturing the life you would love.

When we take time to think about each of these four domains, nearly all of us can find ways to up-level the way we’re living, to go for a little more.

But the real power is in the final step of this process.