How can we ...   Build this business Experience trips and activities with our schedule Solve this crisis Achieve X   I am often in discussions where I am either driving to do big things, or working with someone is attempting great things. In all cases we are trying to figure out the most important question. That one question that defines whether you will be successful, happy, and proud of your effort.   How much?   It has nothing to do with how much money will it cost. This is a common mistake. People focus on their resources as they seek to achieve these goals (please know, what our goals are may be something as simple as putting food on the table, and not needing to be fancy). Resources such as money, time, and access.   While these matter they are not the answer to you achieving your goal. In fact, they play a near zero role in your chances of success. That is because resources don't guarantee success or the outcome. They only provide ways of accelerating and simpifying that hardships.   When can we do this..   Also, not the question. Time has no place in achieving our goals, because the time when we can start working on it is - NOW. The time it takes to reach our goal is what it is. Meaning it will take as long as it takes, and we have to start now.   So when can you begin to work on your goal; begin saving for that trip; develop the relationships to gain that new job, is all the same. Now. You can start now, this second. Pick up your phone send that text; say yes to that side work; read that manual to get better at your craft. Now, is when, and that is why time doesn't affect our goal.   Focus on how is this possible   How is this possible is the question you need to constantly ask. How can we achieve ____. How can we learn this topic. How can we start small and build up.   Focusing on how to achieve is the secret. If you focus on the HOW and not the reasons you cannot, you will already be ahead of the curve to hitting your goal. Too often people focus on the reasons why they cannot do something, and spend so much time on the why nots .. they never allow their minds to figure out the how to.   Surround yourself   To truly hit your goals, you need to surround yourself with people of the right mindset. Those that are chasing dreams, putting in the work, and hustling. You want people who will amplify your "how can I achieve" focus, and eliminate all others.   Build and surround yourself with builders #1. Pull people into your world that are on a similar path or ahead. Draw on their energy. Feed them your energy, and live an honest life. This is how you will overcome the hesitation, doubt, and uncertainty of going forward. You will learn that it is OK to try. It is good to take steps forward. Some will be small due to budget and resource. Some will be surprisingly quick based on your life experiences. All will put you closer and closer to your goal.   Be a champion for your goals. You are their biggest supporter.