Today’s episode is all about thinking long-term — 5-year plans, 10-year visions, and beyond.
While interviewing candidates for a new agent trainer role, something stood out: both top candidates shared their personal 5- and 10-year plans. That kind of foresight takes discipline. Most people live day to day, caught up in the moment. But long-term planning gives your actions direction.
Mark could easily manage his own finances, but he chooses to work with a planner — not for the knowledge, but for the accountability. It’s the same reason Sarah publicly shares her progress on 75 Hard: external accountability helps keep internal goals on track.
Your perspective will evolve over time. Sarah once thought success meant driving a Range Rover. Now, her definition looks very different. That’s normal. Your plan doesn’t have to be perfect — but without one, you’re aiming at nothing.
Start big, then zoom in. Break those big dreams into micro plans. Even something like planning next year’s vacation is a step toward living with intention.
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