When explorers set out on a new adventure, they always have tools. Two of the biggest are a compass and a map. Together, they give the explorer a guide to the trail he is conquering.
Even if he walks into uncharted territory, the explorer keeps his map close by, changing details or adding landmarks as he presses forward. He constantly compares the compass and the map with his environment.
Your goals are your compass. Your schedule is your map.
You may not be the type of person who needs a detailed schedule to get things done. Yet even a simple map is a huge advantage in the hand of an explorer. Likewise, setting priorities for the days ahead helps make your ideas reality.
I sent this week’s goals to a mentor as an accountability practice this evening. I am exhausted. I know I need a long night’s rest to prepare me for the week.
But something about taking the couple moments to plan the week gives me energy. I now have a priority for each day.
It’s amazing how even twenty minutes of thinking and can put even the biggest projects into perspective.
My compass for the next while is my podcast. My map is the weekly plan I lay out.
And it’s great to be compared to an explorer. You’re welcome for the simile!
This week, check your compass and your map. Are you moving in the direction you want to?
Press on, adventurer!