The first thing to do before thinking too far ahead in the future is to define what success really means to you. 

Better yet, ask yourself if success is really the end game. If not, what is the end game for you? Happiness, wealth, world peace, self-love? The list goes on.

Another way to think about it is to imagine your future self. When you’re 80 years old and talking to your grandchildren, what do you want to tell them about your life experiences?

1. Financial

• How much do you make annually?
• What does your home look like? Where are you living?
• What kind of car do you drive?

2. Career

• Where are you working?
• What are you doing?
• Who are you working with?

3. Recreation

• What do you do in your free time?
• What hobbies are you working on?
• Where are you going on vacation?
• How are you helping others?

4. Health

• What are you doing to stay healthy?
• What are you eating? How do you stay fit?
• Are you free from disease and illness?

5. Relationships

• What is your relationship with your family like?
• How often do you see friends?
• What type of romantic relationship are you in?

6. Personal Life

• How are you improving yourself as a person?
• How are you nourishing your mind, body, and soul?
• What kind of goals are you working towards?

7. Community

• What kind of communities are you part of?
• What is your role in your community?

The thing is that our bigger vision doesn’t change as much as we might think it does. Our vision, dreams, and goals are often deeply ingrained within us and our values.

More so than having our goals changing on a regular basis, I think our priorities change. Things that were once our top priority can get pushed aside because another priority takes precedence. And that’s totally okay.