Ep171. Beyond Goals: Creating a Vision for a Life You'll Love.

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In this episode, Mike Kitko dives into the transformative power of creating a life vision versus merely setting goals. With the end of the year approaching, many people are entering goal-setting season, but Mike challenges listeners to go deeper. He explains how a vision provides a sense of direction and purpose that goes beyond a checklist of achievements. By aligning with a clear vision, we can experience profound changes in both our internal and external lives. Mike discusses the three pillars—clarity, certainty, and commitment—that bring a vision to life, sharing insights from his own life transformation and inviting listeners to embrace a life by design.

Key Takeaways:

1. A Vision is a Compass
   • A vision guides your life beyond temporary goals, shaping who you want to be and how you want to feel. It’s a true north for both your inner and outer world.
2. Shift from Survival Mode to Creation Mode
   • Most people live in survival mode, driven by insecurities and fears. Moving into creation mode requires a clear vision, freeing you from reacting to life’s circumstances and enabling intentional creation.
3. Clarity, Certainty, and Commitment: The Three C’s of Creation
   • Clarity about your vision sets a foundation. Certainty involves releasing doubt, while Commitment is about inspired, patient action. Together, they bring your vision to life.
4. Install Your Vision Through Embodiment
   • Visioning goes beyond thinking—it’s about embodying. Mike discusses tools like meditation to integrate your vision into your mindset, beliefs, and emotions.
5. Beyond Goals: Avoiding Regrets
   • A vision aligns you with a life true to yourself, reducing regret. It helps you live authentically, so you can look back with fulfillment, not missed opportunities.

Notable Quotes:

• “A vision is more than a list of goals—it’s your soul’s compass, directing you toward the life you truly want.”
• “Most people live in survival mode, reacting to what they don’t want. A vision lets you step into creation mode and build a life you do want.”
• “Life becomes an ally when you get clear about your desires. Clarity opens doors, and certainty closes them behind you.”
• “We are powerful creators, and with clarity, certainty, and commitment, we can design a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.”
• “When you embody your vision, you begin to live it. Don’t settle for a list of goals—create a life by design.”

Music Credit: "What's Left of Me" by Wes Hoffman & Friends

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