Future

6B2

A way to live a life of choice, not chance

A picture of what success looks like at a particular point in the future, described with enough richness of detail that you know when you've arrived

an effective vision should be: inspiring, detailed, documented, communicated and a little scary

"a vision without execution is a hallucination" Thomas Edison

your vision informs and inspires the actions that bring you closer to your goal

vision > smaller manageable tasks

first draft of future
5 - 10 years in future
start by writing date
present tense
rich detail
personal and professional
cover what defines success for you

My plan:

9.11.18

9.11.23

It is November 2023 and I am a freelance graphic designer working in my own studio space. Prior to this I have worked for a few years at a studio in London primarily designing packaging which has helped me network and build my skills. I also part own and run a small independent coffee shop with my sister.

I live with my partner in a cosy flat with a pretty kitchen on the outskirts of London, close to my sister and her family. I have a rescue dog and lots of plants and I go to a concert at least once a month. I go on a city break four times a year, I still also enjoy festivals such as Glastonbury and Bestival. I host dinner parties regularly for my friends.

In the last five years, I have passed my driving test and opened my own business. I have also worked as a junior designer in Amsterdam for 6 months. I have taught English and volunteered at an animal sanctuary in Asia.

In the past few years I have travelled around cities in Europe as well Asia, Australia and Japan and a trip to America is being planned.