1) Write

Grab a pen and paper. Write down three things that make you happy, three of your natural talents or abilities, and three things you are passionate about.

2) Weaknesses

Start another section and write down three things that you are not good at naturally. Then, write down three things that you are not good at because you haven’t taken the time to learn it.

3) Hurdles

Start a new section and write down three things that are hindering you from reaching your dreams, and three things you are fearful of.

4) Reflection

Begin a new section. Look back at step one and pick out one thing you wrote down that you are passionate about. Then pick out one thing that you have a natural talent for. Lastly, pick out one thing that makes you happy. Next, think of a way to combine all three: Passion, natural ability, and what makes you happy. Once you have combined all three, figure out a way to monetize it.

5) Take Action

Now that you have figured out what you want to do and how to monetize it, go back to steps two and three and write down your biggest hurdle and your greatest weakness (something that will affect what you are doing) and put in place a counter plan (something that you will do in order to overcome the weakness and hurdle every time they show up).