The One-Step System for Creating Your 5-year Plan

In last week's newsletter, I talked about how to create change in your life and that it's not the how that trips us up. It's the what that causes problems. 

Real change requires a real what, meaning intention and commitment. So when we don't see the change we want, it's because we haven't committed to doing what it takes to get there despite the resistance that is sure to get in the way.  

So now that we are clear on the what vs. how issue, let's talk about using intention and commitment to plan for the future. And let's begin that discussion with a story.

In 2015, I left my job to start a solo law practice. I decided to leave for several reasons, but for the purposes of this anecdote, the most important ones were these: 

1. The Work-to-Pay Ratio - Like most lawyers working in any position in any level of government, I was overworked and underpaid. Yes, I made "good" money by most standards, but I also had more student loan debt and spent more hours working than most people.

2. The Desire for En…