Reflect on life through the lens of your future funeral, discover your life’s values, and set concrete goals of this year.

$$ Imagine\ that\ 10\ years\ from\ now,\ you\ pass\ away.\\ You’ve\ become\ incredibly\ successful\ and\ achieved\ many\ great\ things.\\ What\ will\ your\ funeral\ look\ like?\\

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$$ Now,\ let’s\ work\ backward\ from\ this\ vision\ of\ a\ successful\ future\\ to\ identify\ what\ actions\ you\ should\ take\ today. $$

Before You Begin

1. Put your phone away and ensure you won’t be interrupted.

1. Play soft, ambient music to calm your mind.

1. Allow yourself enough time — this goal-setting process is worth the effort.

STEP 1 -

Identify 10 People who matter the most to you at Your Funeral

Write down the names of 10 people who matter the most to you — those you love or deeply respect.

Take your time to think about each person. Visualize their words, actions, and expressions as they attend your funeral.

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No need to rush through this step.

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Identify 10 People who matter the most to you at Your Funeral

STEP 2 -

What They Say About You

Imagine yourself lying in the coffin.

One by one, the 10 people you listed begin to describe you after 10 years of success.

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Their words begin with these words:

• “He/she can…”
• “He/she is a…”
• “He/she always…” </aside>

What They Say About You

STEP 3 -

Discover Your Core Values

Extract the core values from the descriptions.

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Example:

• “He is a good father” ⭣ Core Value: Family. </aside>

Knowing your values ​​helps you stay motivated and committed to your goals. Many people give up halfway because they’re not aligned with their true values.

These values may be duplicated. Find at least 5-10 different values.

If you're having trouble finding enough core values, try replacing step 1 with a list of people who are important to you in different aspects of your life.

STEP 3 - Discover Your Core Values

STEP 4 -

Quantify Values into Specific 10-Year Goals

Transform these 5–10 abstract values into specific, measurable 10-year goals.

Imagine the specific goals you can achieve in your ideal self 10 years from now.

Through quantified goals, it will give you a clearer idea of what to do next.

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Example:

• Value: Influence ⭣ Goal: Positively impact 100 people’s lives or publish 2 books. </aside>

You can observe which values appear most frequently in step 3, as this indicates which value is the most important to you. When turning them into specific goals, use this as a basis for determining their level of importance.

Quantify Values into Specific 10-Year Goals

STEP 5 -

Set My Annual Goal

Break down your long-term goals into 5-10 achievable annual targets.

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Example:

• Long-term goal: Positively impact 100 people’s lives in 10 years.
• Annual goal: Help and impact 10 people this year, such as organizing a book club. </aside>

STEP 5 - My Annual Goal