Rabbi A. B. A'amar

It has been said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. If making note of your dreams and ambitions is step one, there are a great deal more that follow on the way to achieving them. 

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To ensure you are headed in the right direction, it is important to properly map the steps you need to take along the way. That is not to say that the journey must be a straight line; some steps may be sideways, others even backwards. As long as you know where you want to go next, you'll be able to stay the course.

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Here are some steps to assist in your planning:

1. Write your dream down. You'll be surprised how powerful something can be once it is written in black and white.

2. Make note of the reason you have for this dream. It will help you keep your eye on the prize.

3. Consider different ways in which you can achieve your dream. Usually there is more than one.

4. Work backwards to plan your steps. Visualize what success means and then each step that leads up to it.

5. Set mini-milestones; they will help show you that progress is indeed being made. You'll be surprised at how much motivation you can get from small 'wins'.

6. Celebrate each achievement. Success is contagious, each win increases your chances for the next one.

7. Learn from setbacks. They can often teach you more than successes.

8. Stay focused on your path. Ask anyone who has fulfilled their dreams- persistence and determination always play a major role.

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