One day in the mid 1980's, before he was famous, Jim Carrey decided to write out a real check to himself in the amount of $10,000,000. He dated it Thanksgiving Day, 1995. On the memo line, he wrote, "For Services Rendered." At the time, he was broke and out of work - trying to make a living in Hollywood. For years, he carried the check in his wallet, pulling it out occasionally to keep his goal visible in his mind. He visualized himself going into a bank and cashing the check. He pictured himself in a movie premier getting interviewed by the media. He practiced signing his autograph. He would drive into the Hollywood Hills and imagine buying one of the houses there.
In 1994, Jim Carrey played key roles in "Ace Ventura", "Dumb & Dumber", and "The Mask". He got his REAL check for $10,000,000. Regardless of what you think of Jim Carrey's acting, he is now a successful and highly paid entertainer - getting well over $20 million for just one film. What role do you think that check played in his success?
Fewer than 3% of people have clear, written goals. But typically, that 3% are usually the most successful in every field. Supposedly less than 1% of people write, rewrite, and review their goals on a regular basis. There's something almost magical about putting a goal in writing - using a pencil, an ink pen, or a keyboard. When we write something down, we declare that we are "in the game".
Have a clear vision of what you want, set clear goals, and be determined - put 100% commitment into making your goals come true. One of my favorite quotes, "Vision without action is hallucination." Have the goal, then do the work to make it happen. A picture might be worth a thousand words, but your written goal? Priceless!
SHINE ON!
