Do a future interview
THE PRINCIPLE
Being interviewed about having reached your goal gives you clues as to how to get there
The following exercise will take 10–15 minutes of undisturbed time, so turn off your phone or go to a quiet place where no one will interrupt the process. Also have a pen and paper ready or, even better, a tape or digital recorder.
When you’re ready, I’d like you to imagine a time in the future when you have achieved your most cherished goal. Take a moment to daydream about what that will feel like.
Now imagine that someone, perhaps a reporter or a friend you haven’t seen for a while, wants to ask you some questions about ...
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