Section 1.1: The Doodle Challenge

Gather your notebook and pencil. Begin by sketching a flower with 12 petals, as illustrated below. Your task is to envision how you will enhance your life through major transformations over the next dozen years. Utilize divergent thinking to generate numerous ideas across various aspects of your life, including career, finance, relationships, health, learning, and creativity.

Consider the following questions:

• Where do you see yourself in 12 years?
• What significant milestones do you wish to accomplish?
• What long-term changes do you envision?
• What is your overarching vision, and how will you achieve it?
• What dreams do you aspire to manifest in the upcoming years?

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Section 1.2: A Personal Example

To illustrate this exercise, let me share my aspirations for 2034.

1. Creative Output: I aim to produce a plethora of creative works, including 2000 articles on Medium, 15 e-books, and 200 digital products. My goal is to establish myself as a thought leader in arts, innovation, and personal development while inspiring others through simple creative activities.
2. Financial Independence: By 2034, I plan to achieve financial freedom by reducing my debts and creating at least eight sources of passive income that exceed my current salary. This will involve engaging in micro-entrepreneurial ventures in fields like content creation and storytelling.
3. Health Improvement: I will focus on enhancing my well-being by adopting healthier eating habits and increasing my physical activity. My aim is to transition towards a ketogenic diet gradually.
4. Creative Courage: I aspire to be bolder in my creative endeavors. By trusting my instincts, I hope to produce unique works that only I can create.
5. YouTube Growth: I dream of establishing a YouTube channel with 3000 videos and a million subscribers, enhancing both the quality and creativity of my content.
6. Global Training: I envision myself as an internationally recognized trainer, offering workshops on creativity and personal development to diverse audiences around the world.
7. Writing Accomplishments: My goal is to become a renowned author, producing 15 e-books on creativity and expanding my Medium library to 2000 articles.
8. Travel Adventures: I wish to explore the world, immersing myself in different cultures, cuisines, and experiences.
9. Academic Revival: After feeling disenchanted with academia, I aim to revitalize my research efforts, focusing on publishing innovative studies in leading journals.
10. Entrepreneurial Resilience: I intend to cultivate my entrepreneurial skills by generating numerous ideas and overcoming obstacles in marketing and audience building.
11. Content Creation: I seek to experiment with innovative content on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, exploring the intersection of technology and creativity.
12. Artistic Reinvention: My ultimate goal is to redefine business education through creativity, organizing workshops that encourage students to express themselves through various art forms.

Now it’s your turn! Take the next 12 minutes to brainstorm your own 12 transformative ideas and jot them down on your flower petals.