We know that the world is ever changing. Technology makes that clear to us since we can access information with great speed. Yet, with all this information, it is sometimes difficult to determine what is true and what is not, and it is equally difficult to decide just exactly how to live with so much varied information about how to live so readily available.
Where does one start to figure out their path forward amidst the many choices and advice that exist?
Dreams and Vision
I believe you have to start with your dreams and vision. Who do you really hope to be and why? This, of course, is a lifelong pursuit, however, most of us can come up with a fairly quick sketch or description of that person we hope to be and why that calls us.
Work Backwards
Plan backwards from the end of life to the present. How will you achieve that dream that you desire?
Set the Stage
Create the environment in terms of space and schedule to achieve those dreams.
Choose Your Companions
The people you travel life with matter, and it's good to choose people that will help you achieve your dreams/vision in significant ways. This is not about using people, but instead about learning from and journeying with people who you value, and who make the journey worthwhile.
Do the Hard Work
Go where you have to go, do what you have to do to achieve that dream. For me this is the most difficult part because sometimes my dreams for the future appear lofty, impractical, and far off in the distance, yet over time, I've come to trust my dreams and I have to continually reach in deep to get the energy to do the hard work needed to get to the next step.
Review, Reflect, and Revise
All along the way continually review where you are/what you are doing, reflect about it, and revise the journey, vision and dreams as needed. For example, for a long time I envisioned myself living in a new place, yet recently I've come to find that the place I am living in may be my home for next many years. Some changes altered my dreams/vision in that area.
It is an ever changing world of challenge and benefit, a world we can manage in many ways to move us closer to the dreams and vision we hold.