Set a long-range goal ( 15 – 20 years out is about right ) that’s a real stretch for you, but not impossible. Then interview people who have already reached that or similar goals to discover what they had to do or be just before reaching that goal.
Work your way backwards, setting imtermediate goals based upon what your research says people had to do or be to reach each intermediate goal. Work this process backward until you know what you have to do TODAY to work toward your long-range goal. Put a post-it note with today’s objective(s) where you will see it first thing, pehaps on the mirror in the bathroom.
If you follow this system consistently over time, you will succeed. I can almost guarantee it, since so few people have the self-discipline and perseverance to follow such a system.
I used this and I always achieved my goals. MY problem was that I wasn’t ambitious enough and I tended to set my goals lower than I could have reached. If you think you’re going to have real trouble reaching your goal, set it just a little bit higher. : )
Good luck! : )