From Scattered Goals to Clear Vision: How Future Self Thinking Accelerates Progress

18 months ago, I found myself juggling several side gigs while working full-time. I was chasing purpose and joy, hoping one of those projects would eventually feel right. But instead of fulfillment, I felt drained, burned out, and stuck in an exhausting cycle of busywork.

It wasn’t that I wasn’t working hard — I was. The problem was that I didn’t have a clear direction. I was trying to piece together a future without a clear vision of where I wanted to go.

That changed when I decided to commit to something bigger — something that felt scary but exciting. I went all in on becoming an online coach, a move that probably seemed surprising (if not a little random) to my friends and family. But for me, it was a bold leap that forced me to step into a new identity and build new habits.

That decision didn’t just change my career — it changed how I approach my goals, my time, and my mindset. And it’s what inspired me to create my Fast Track Your Future program, where I teach my Bold Move Blueprint — a simple yet powerful framework to help you connect with your future self and accelerate your progress.

The Hidden Cost of Scattered Goals

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by competing priorities or stuck doing tasks that don’t seem to move the needle, you’re not alone. Scattered goals keep you busy, but they rarely lead to meaningful progress.

That’s because most people set goals based on their current circumstances — what feels achievable right now. But when you connect with your future self — the version of you who has already accomplished what you’re striving for — you gain clarity on the goals that truly matter.

This mindset shift is the foundation of the Bold Move Blueprint, a three-step process to focus your efforts and build momentum faster.

The Bold Move Blueprint: Your 3-Step Process to Focused Progress

Step 1: Create Future-Aligned Goals

Instead of setting small, incremental goals that reinforce where you are now, you need goals that align with your vision for who you want to become.

For example, when I shifted from “I want to earn some extra income” to “I want to build a coaching business that empowers ambitious entrepreneurs,” everything changed. My decisions became clearer, and I knew what to focus on each day.

Action Step: Take a moment to visualize your future self. What does your ideal day look like? What kind of work are you doing? Who are you serving? From that vision, define 1-2 big goals that align with that future.

Step 2: Take Bold Action

Big goals require bold moves — and bold moves often feel scary. When I decided to become a coach, I had to take uncomfortable steps: investing in mentorship, showing up online, and pitching my ideas when I wasn’t sure anyone would listen.

But those bold actions are what created momentum. The truth is, waiting until you feel "ready" keeps you stuck. The faster you commit to courageous decisions, the faster you grow.

Action Step: Write down one action you can take that would take you closer to your big goal. Then commit to doing it this week.

Step 3: Set Up Systems and Automate for Your Future Self

Once you’ve created future-aligned goals and taken bold action, systems are what keep you moving forward without burning out. Implementing strategic systems frees up your conscious mind to focus, play, and plan.?

When I built my coaching business, I quickly realized that repetitive tasks (like client onboarding and content scheduling) drained my time. By building systems and automating those tasks, I freed up mental space to focus on creative work and strategy — the things that truly moved my business forward. You can start small, and continuously refine. The goal is to make routines as friction-free an automatic as possible.?

Action Step: Identify one task that’s eating up your time. Could you automate it? Batch it? Document it so a team member could take over? Start building your systems with your future self in mind.

Why Future-Focused Thinking Changes Everything

The person you want to become isn’t waiting for you in the distant future — they’re shaped by the choices you make today. By creating future-aligned goals, taking bold action, and building systems to support your growth, you’ll break free from busywork and make real progress -10x progress- toward your biggest goals.

If you're tired of spinning your wheels and ready to take bold steps toward your dream business, my Fast Track Your Future program is designed for you. In this program, you'll learn how to connect with your future self, make courageous decisions, and design a path to success that aligns with the life you truly want.

Click here to learn more and start your journey today.