What's the future coming at you?

What's the future coming at you?

• Posted by COACH KRISTINE 

Have you ever asked yourself this question? If you have and you were able to answer it clearly, I salute you. Seeing a future coming at you is being clear with who you are as a person and what you are as a stand for in this world. It gives you a clear sense of direction and meaning to the things that you are doing at the present. If you have read my previous entries, you would remember my mention of the “old formula.” I remember in college my need to graduate with honors because it would make my resume stand out among thousands of ratrace hopefuls. Studying became more meaningful because I saw a brighter future in the corporate world bearing that title.

Now, as an employee, the future that I see is me retiring young and retiring rich with the new family that I, with my future husband are going to start. This picture gives me power as an individual and as a part of a community. Cliché as it is, I just have to say this - we should all begin with the end in mind. However, aligning this vision with your present actions is easier said than done. In my 4 years in the rat race, I can sense the lack of foresight for most people. Living from paycheck to paycheck is not bad. It provides the funds one needs to sustain a family but for how long they intend to do this, no one knows. If you ask an employee, he would most likely say that he’ll go into a business after retirement or would pursue his true passion someday. Isn’t now a better time to plan an exit strategy? Now, this is another topic which may be contemplated in another entry. For this new year entry, I’m wishing everyone the power of clarity and foresight. It may just be what you need to start the year right.