"Creating your future is an act of artistry"

ik - excerpt from 5 Steps To The Life Of Your Dreams, by Dave Ellis. These points make a lot of sense, and I think I've intuitively started down this path already, but interesting to see another's thoughts on the subject...

Creating your future is an act of artistry, much like the work of a composer, artist, cook, designer, or writer. When you do this kind of creating, you are the "author" of your future.

When you create the future by determining what you want and ways to get it, you uncover a newfound source of energy. You discover a reason to get up every day and play life full out. Often the difference between this state and a life of quiet desperation is simply a matter of asking, "what's next in my life?"

By fully participating with this book, you will answer that question for yourself in detail. You'll emerge with a comprehensive vision of your future, including goals in various categories for the next month, the next year, the next decade, and even the next century. Your vision can extend beyond yourself to include goals for your organization, your community, your country, and your planet.

The Five Steps To The Life Of Your Dreams

COMMIT to this process. Declare your intention to improve your life.
CREATE goals to energize your vision. Give your imagination free rein.
CONSTRUCT a comprehensive plan for your life. Organize, revise and refine your goals.
CARRY OUT goals one by one. Move from reflection to action.
CELEBRATE each achievement, however small. Continue the process and stay in touch with your goals.