Goals
Determine your goals / the desired end points, then work backwards in your mind.
Yes, something like a rewind movie play where you start by visualizing your future self with what you have achieved and slowly back to the current state.
In going through the thought process, it might suddenly become clearer what you have got to do at this moment in your life. You might even manage to spot an obstacle or two.
In the midst of it, ask yourself some of these questions...
Is the goal that you are setting out to achieve realistic? Are the obstacles able to be overcome or circumvented?How much time is required approximately?Would you do better to modify or seek out alternatives?It is unwise
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