Identify Your Most Important Goals
To achieve your goals, you first need to identify the ones that truly matter to you. Once you’ve defined a meaningful goal, you can enhance your chances of success by leveraging the power of visualization.
Visualization isn’t just a motivational tool—it’s a powerful psychological technique that makes your goals feel more tangible and attainable. By engaging your subconscious mind, visualization keeps you focused and motivated, increasing the likelihood of achieving what you set out to accomplish.
Start with a Clear Vision
The first step in visualization is creating strong, unmistakable visuals that reinforce your goals. At Sandler Training, we emphasize taking visualization beyond abstract thinking and turning it into something you can physically see.
We call this the "cut and paste" phase of goal setting. One of the most effective ways to do this is by creating a dream board—a visual representation of your goals.
How to Create a Dream Board
Follow these steps to build a dream board that keeps you inspired:
- Gather Your Materials – Purchase a poster board and some glue or tape.
- Find Your Visuals – Go through magazines or online images and cut out pictures and words that represent your goals.
- Arrange Your Board – Organize the images creatively on your poster board. Make sure it reflects a variety of aspirations, from personal achievements to professional milestones.
- Display It Prominently – Hang your dream board where you will see it daily. The more often you look at it, the more deeply your goals will be embedded in your subconscious.
The Transformative Power of the Dream Board
One of our Sandler trainers shared a compelling story about how a dream board led to an unexpected breakthrough:
Paul’s Story
Paul attended his first Sandler training session and participated in a "cut and paste" exercise. At the center of his dream board, he placed an image of a couple walking on the beach. When asked about it, he explained that he hadn’t taken a real vacation in over eight years and was feeling burnt out. His goal was to take time off with his wife.After completing his dream board, Paul hung it on the wall across from his desk. The next morning, his boss walked into his office, noticed the board, and asked about it. Paul explained that it was part of his Sandler training and shared the significance of the vacation image.
In that moment, his boss smiled—and what happened next changed everything.
Take Action: Turn Visualization into Reality
A dream board is more than just a collage—it’s a daily reminder of where you want to go. When you see your goals in front of you every day, they become more than wishes; they become plans.
Start today. Identify your top goals, visualize them, and take the steps necessary to make them a reality.
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