Every day, people around the world write down vision statements for their lives, their health and their businesses. The problem is… no matter how excited the process of crafting a vision statement feels, these same people quickly forget all about their plans. This is called “procedural memory.”
Why People Forget to Implement Their Dreams
Primacy Effect
- The human brain remembers things that we encounter first so much better than other things.
- That’s why when we come up with a new idea and strategies for implementation, we can “forget” to implement.
Memorizing and Mind Mapping
Place a mind map on your desk to remind yourself of your goals and continually fuel your vision for the people you want to help
- Use a tool called a Memory Palace to help you remember to do the things you need to do
- Associations are “triggers” that remind you of things to do
Long Term Practice as a Visionary Creates Epic Progression
Use the tips you’ve learned today to make sure what you’re doing is realizable and doesn’t get forgotten.
- 90-days of practice is a small price to pay for realizing your own personal vision.
How to Create the Perfect Vision Statement You Won’t Forget to Implement
To do this, your vision must be created within the realm of your competence
- Place the vision within your specific skill set
- Once your vision statement is based on a practical and achievable outcome, it’s best to break it down into milestones to focus on individual steps along the journey
Translating Your Vision Statement Into Easy To Remember Actions
Shift your vision statement to reflect what you really want
- 66 days is the magic number for habit formation
- This differs from the 90-days recommended by Richard Wiseman
- The point is to make sure that your brain experiences the necessary chemical changes
