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that goal. Here are some suggestions:

• A family vacation
• A getaway for yourself or with a friend
• A new car
• Something for your home
• A visit to your local spa
• A watch or jewelry
• A new electronic gadget
• A new outfit

If you are having trouble coming up with ideas, visit your local
bookstore or grocery store and check out the magazine rack. Find
and buy a magazine about something that appeals to you-cars,
home decor, fashion, electronics, computers, gardening, travel, you
name it. Flip through the magazine to get some ideas of what you
would like to buy-what you would like to work for.

Working for money can be a drag. Even worse, it can make your
goal seem meaningless. By attaching the money to something real,
such as quality time with family or friends, an entertainment center
you can enjoy, or something else you find pleasurable in life, the
reward becomes more tangible and worthwhile.

Envisioning Your Future Achievement

Confidence, believing in yourself and your abilities, is one of the
most crucial components of success. It derives essentially from
your ability to imagine or envision yourself achieving what you
desire. Back in 1954, when the world believed that no human be-
ing would ever be capable of breaking the 4-minute mile, Roger
Bannister proved them wrong by running the mile in 3.59.4 minutes.
A mere six weeks later, Australian John Landy became the second
man to break the magical 4-minute mark by running the mile in