I used to think vision boards were for people who put quotes on their bathroom mirror and called it strategy. I was wrong. I had used purpose statements for years. Written goals, documented plans — I knew how to put a vision into words. But when I first heard about vision boards, something clicked differently. I'm a visual person. Always have been. And for the first time, I was being told to show myself where I was going, not just write it down. So, I tried it. A vision board is exactly what it sounds like, a space where you lay out your vision. Words, images, sketches, whatever speaks to you. There's no template. No rules. People use whiteboards, poster boards, cork boards. The format doesn't matter. What matters is that it's yours, and it's visible. Here's the habit I built around it: 5 to 10 minutes a day, just to look at it. That's it. No journaling. No meditation. Just look. What that simple habit did surprised me: - It kept me moving on the hard days. When the motivation dipped, and it always does, the board reminded me why I started and what I was actually building toward. - It kept me aligned. It's easy to drift when you're deep in execution mode. The board pulled me back to the bigger picture before the drift became a detour. - It kept it visible. Not tucked in a notebook. Not filed somewhere. Right there. In your face. That proximity matters more than people expect. For me, it changed how I moved in my business, my decision-making, my motivation, and my ability to keep going even when progress felt slow. If you haven't built one yet, start simple. Give yourself 30 minutes this weekend. Put your vision somewhere you can see it every single day. The board doesn't build your business. But it helps make sure you do.

Did you see @Tyler Schliecher post from a few days ago? Tyler has been on a decade long journey writing a book. He has felt all the ups, downs, fears, and challenges we all experience. I admire his time, dedication, and drive to push through. Jump down to his post and check out the video trailer he made for the book! Drop him your thoughts and some love.....as that's what this community is all about! https://www.skool.com/the-dreamer-project-1466/turning-a-dream-into-something-real

Before the week gets away from you—set direction. What are the top 3 things you’re committed to moving forward this week? Not everything. Just what matters. Think small enough to complete, but meaningful enough to matter. Drop your 3 below 👇

Welcome to The Dreamer Project. This community is filled with people who know they’re capable of building something more. Some people here already have ideas. Some have businesses they want to grow. Others just know they’re ready for the next chapter. But everyone here shares one thing in common: They’re ready to stop sitting on ideas and start building something real. Before exploring the community, take one quick step. Create your first post and share three things: 1️⃣ What idea, project, or business have you thought about starting? 2️⃣ What’s the biggest thing that has slowed you down so far? 3️⃣ If everything went right, what would you love to build in the next few years? Your answer doesn’t need to be perfect. This is simply the first step toward building something meaningful. Once you post, take a moment to read through other ideas and encourage someone else in the community. You might discover something important very quickly: You’re not the only one who has been thinking about building something. Welcome to The Dreamer Project. Let’s get to work.

Usually success in business is defined by how much money is made. That is a component, BUT my dream is two prong: 1. Continue to build The 442d Project with my husband to honor the legacy of the members of the 442d Fighter Wing. It is a 501c3 nonprofit. It relies on others catching the vision and purpose to the level that they donate to support. Not a money making venture, per se. And 2. to revamp my consulting business. I have not really tapped it's capabilities. The slow downs in accomplishing some of my specific goals really comes down to time management. Even though we are empty-nesters, life seems just as busy as when there were 4-5 children at home. We had a pattern of time management during the full-nester time. But moving into this new stage means we need to revamp our life expectations and plans. And I say 'we' because my husband and I work together. It is critical 'we' are on the same page. A part of the time management which can become an issue for me is hyper focusing on one area (and experiencing a lot of success and fun) only to find my life and relationships get out of balance (resulting in burn out or not so much fun over time) Question: Do any of you have some time management ideas that have worked for you? I would love to hear them.