You'll achieve far more in life if you set your sites high. Even if you miss your target, you'll do better than going for low goals and achieving them.
It's no good saying 'When I win the lottery I will...' and then come up with every excuse under the sun why you didn't realise your potential. In that case there will be only one person to blame – yourself. OK , so your background, qualifications, environment and wealth may change your starting point in the race towards your goals. But they won't determine whether or not you actually achieve them.
Look at the set of 'lottery balls' over the next few pages. Each ball contains a particular aim or dream you might have in your life. Which six balls need to come up for you to hit the jackpot? Pick the six you really value most. Be honest with yourself – would that ball bring you true happiness, realise your potential and let you make your mark on the world?
To select the ambition balls that best suit you, click the 'Previous' and 'Next' buttons to view a ball. When you find a ball that you feel suits you, click the button below to add it to your Ambition Balls. When you've selected all six follow the instructions that will appear below.
1. Take each ball you have chosen and think about why you chose it, eg; if your aim is to have lots of money, think about how much; if you want happiness, think how that would look, feel or sound to you.
2. Think of a practical action that will begin to make your ambitions real today.
3. The clearer you can picture your future, the quicker you'll get there.