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After about 5 minutes of pondering my future, I picked up my phone.
Before logging into ChatGPT, I brainstormed five meaningful goals to focus on over the next five years.
My goals needed to be specific, exciting, and achievable.
The following are bucket list goals I used and many people can relate to.1.
Travel to three bucket-list destinations.2.
Write and publish a book.3.
Run a marathon (or a half-marathon).4.
Start a successful side hustle.5.
Learn a new language.
The key to success?
Treating ChatGPT like a coach or mentor.
I started with this simple prompt:
“Heres my 5-year bucket list.
Ask me any questions you oughta create a personalized plan to help me achieve these goals.”
ChatGPT immediately responded with clarifying questions.
For example:
What are your top travel destinations, and whats your estimated budget for each trip?
Have you started writing your book, or are you starting from scratch?
What level of fitness are you starting from for your marathon goal?
Do you have any skills or hobbies youd like to turn into a side hustle?
Do you prefer self-paced language learning apps or formal classes?
I answered ChatGPT by adding my response under each question.
At this point, I was completely honest and you should be too.
I might even tweak this later and have ChatGPT make this a 2-year goal.
Year 1: Outline the book and dedicate 1-2 hours weekly to writing.
Year 2: Complete the first draft and revise.
Seek feedback from beta readers.
Year 3: Query literary agents or self-publish.
Year 4-5: Market the book, engage with readers, and consider writing a follow-up.
Start a weekend hustleMy husband is always taking odd jobs as a handyman on the weekends.
To be honest, I get a little jealous that he has a cool side hustle.
I wondered what that would look like for me on the weekends and added it to my goals.
Year 1: Identify your niche and create a basic business plan.
Year 2: Launch the side hustle, focusing on small, consistent efforts to grow.
Year 3-5: Scale your efforts, increase income, and explore expanding into new markets.
As I progress in my endeavors, I can always return to ChatGPT for updates and advice.
For example:
Whats the best way to budget for a trip to Japan on $3,000?
Can you suggest a beginner-friendly marathon training plan for a busy schedule?
Help me draft a pitch for my side hustle to attract clients.
ChatGPTs flexibility helps you stay on track, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate milestones along the way.
Whether your goal is to climb Mt.
It can support you to accomplish big dreams by breaking your goals into manageable steps.
Best of all, its available whenever you need a little guidance or encouragement.
My 5-year bucket list felt pretty overwhelming until I let ChatGPT in on my goals.
Now, with AI as my guide, these exciting dreams actually feel more achievable.
The actionable roadmap and timeline has given me a realistic approachsomething Ive been needing.
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