When wanting to embark on a long-term pursuit that isn’t defined by a tangible milestone, it can be tricky visualising benchmarks of success along the journey.
Try framing potential outcomes around a 2 year horizon.
It’s a great middle ground – 1 year can feel too close for something significant to happen, and beyond 2 years can feel too far away to serve as a meaningful guide.
So consider:
Where do you see yourself in 2 years with this endeavour?
Would you still want to be doing this in 2 years?
What would you want to see in 2 years to keep going?
What would need to happen in 2 years for you to stop?
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