Ep171. Beyond Goals: Creating a Vision for a Life You'll Love.


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Nov 06 2024 25 mins   1

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In this episode, Mike Kitko dives into the transformative power of creating a life vision versus merely setting goals. With the end of the year approaching, many people are entering goal-setting season, but Mike challenges listeners to go deeper. He explains how a vision provides a sense of direction and purpose that goes beyond a checklist of achievements. By aligning with a clear vision, we can experience profound changes in both our internal and external lives. Mike discusses the three pillars—clarity, certainty, and commitment—that bring a vision to life, sharing insights from his own life transformation and inviting listeners to embrace a life by design.

Key Takeaways:

  1. A Vision is a Compass
    • A vision guides your life beyond temporary goals, shaping who you want to be and how you want to feel. It’s a true north for both your inner and outer world.
  2. Shift from Survival Mode to Creation Mode
    • Most people live in survival mode, driven by insecurities and fears. Moving into creation mode requires a clear vision, freeing you from reacting to life’s circumstances and enabling intentional creation.
  3. Clarity, Certainty, and Commitment: The Three C’s of Creation
    • Clarity about your vision sets a foundation. Certainty involves releasing doubt, while Commitment is about inspired, patient action. Together, they bring your vision to life.
  4. Install Your Vision Through Embodiment
    • Visioning goes beyond thinking—it’s about embodying. Mike discusses tools like meditation to integrate your vision into your mindset, beliefs, and emotions.
  5. Beyond Goals: Avoiding Regrets
    • A vision aligns you with a life true to yourself, reducing regret. It helps you live authentically, so you can look back with fulfillment, not missed opportunities.

Notable Quotes:

  • “A vision is more than a list of goals—it’s your soul’s compass, directing you toward the life you truly want.”
  • “Most people live in survival mode, reacting to what they don’t want. A vision lets you step into creation mode and build a life you do want.”
  • “Life becomes an ally when you get clear about your desires. Clarity opens doors, and certainty closes them behind you.”
  • “We are powerful creators, and with clarity, certainty, and commitment, we can design a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.”
  • “When you embody your vision, you begin to live it. Don’t settle for a list of goals—create a life by design.”


Music Credit: "What's Left of Me" by Wes Hoffman & Friends

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Mike Kitko is an executive self-mastery coach, speaker and author. He found external success through powerful titles, incomes, and material possessions. He ultimately fell into depression, toxic abuse of alcohol, and the near collapse of his family before he began a journey of internal happiness and success.