Start from the end, and work backward

Write the dollar amount you’d like to earn from your ideas:

Now, let’s break it down. Because, chances are, the number you wrote in the box above is either too small or too big. Either way, it’s not something you’ll be able to wrap your mind around.

So, let’s break it down. I typically recommend your first stop for your income possibilities to be $10,000 per month, but you can start with any number you choose.

Write the monthly dollar amount you’ll be earning from your ideas:

Now, give it a timeline. I recommend 90 days (which you’ll see in the next Mindstorm).

How long will it take to hit your number from the box above? Write the actual date in the box below, as well as the general timeframe.