Picture this: The first quarter of the year is nearly complete, and you’re standing at the edge of the first 90 days. How are you feeling about where you are? For most leaders, some things have gone according to plan, and other things… not so much.

So, what do you do? You could stress about all the things you haven’t done yet. Or you can take a bold, confident step into the future by imagining it’s already so. See your goals as already accomplished. Then, come back to the present and plan your next moves by acting like you’ve already crossed the finish line.

Why Imagining “It Is Already So” Works

When you look forward, it’s easy to get bogged down in thinking about what you don’t have yet or what’s standing in your way. Instead, look back with your imagination from an end-of-year perspective. Don’t ask “How will we do this?” Ask “What did we do to get here?” and use that wisdom to drive future success.

No, this isn’t some “manifestation magic” that skips the hard work. It’s about shifting your mindset to be actively engaged in the future you want today. You’re leading with confidence, purpose, and the belief that your success is not only possible, it is already so.

• What accomplishments do you see when you imagine the year-end?

• What’s the energy and conversation around you?

• What actions can you take today to align with the future vision you’ve already imagined?

5 Amare Action Steps to Plan Forward By Imaging It’s Already So

1. Visualize your success vividly. Picture your future, but not just as a vague hope. Imagine it vividly—how does it feel, notice what does it looks like, who’s around you, and what has changed in your organization.

2. Align your resources and actions with the vision. Ask yourself and your team: “What resources do we need to make this vision real? What actions do we need to take?”

3. Set clear boundaries for your time. Your time is the most valuable resource you have. Imagine how you want to be using your most valuable resource–your time–90 days from now. Delegate non-essential tasks, automate where possible, and focus on strategic goals.

4. Speak your goals into existence. Talk about your end-of-year vision like it’s already happened. When you share your goals with your team and stakeholders, speak confidently about the future. The more you speak it, the more you create it.

5. Learn and pivot. List the key lessons you learned in the first 90 days of this year to course-correct moving forward. K Be confident that you will get there, even if the road has a few more unexpected twists and turns ahead.

Moving from Imagined Success to Success in Reality

The true power of leadership lies in envisioning your goals as already achieved. When you shift your mindset to believe that success is not just a possibility but a reality, it changes the way you approach every decision. The more specific you are, the clearer the path will be. Get excited about the reality you’re creating!

From this place of enthusiastic clarity, you can return to the present, empowered to plan forward with confidence. So, go ahead—envision your success as already so. Then, confidently take those bold steps today, knowing you’re already on the path to making it a reality.

Find Your Forward Vision – Take Action Now

Would it help you to discover how to confidently envision your year-end success, even when you’re only 90 days in? Learn to plan backward from your imagined victories to create powerful momentum today. Reach out today to make your leadership even more impactful.

Today’s Amare Wave Wednesday Quote

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” 

— Abraham Lincoln

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Original article published on Inc.com.