Your Starting Point

After realizing your purpose alignment write down exactly what it is that you would like to achieve; don’t be afraid to think big yet set achievable goals based on where you are.  If you are a freshman in college with the goal of eventually playing in the NBA focus mainly on that goal and master the sport with focus and practice.  Stand directly under the basketball hoop and shoot easy shots until you can make 50 in a row without missing one.  Then move on to the free throw line and stay there and keep throwing balls at the net until you make 10 in a row without a miss. It might take a few months and several thousand attempts before you are able to do this.  Then move behind the key until you can make two shots in a row.  In the meantime, while the other students are using their free time for partying, you are using your free time practicing and learning from masters of the sport.  Seek out the best coaches and ask advice only from those whom are or have been in the position you aspire to be in.  While practicing ALWAYS experiment with your own creative ideas.  Try throwing a free throw with your right wrist tilted at a different angle. Try soaking your hands in salt water before playing.  Perhaps drink a tablespoon of olive oil before practice.  Self-made billionaires and ultra-successful people never lack in creativity and wonderment.  When you are not practicing you should be day dreaming and wondering what might make a difference. 

Was there something in your math class today which made a difference? 

Did the teacher in your psychology class last week talk about Maslow’s theory of hierarchical needs?  Think about Maslow’s Pyramid and how it could affect the game of basketball.  Which level are you on now?  Where will you go?  How will you get there?

If there is one common denominator about ultra-successful it’s the fact that their brains never stop working.  They never stop thinking and they are always wondering.

Do you have what it takes and enough brain energy?  We will reveal some brain bio-hacking strategies later in the book. 

Clarity in Goal Setting

• Billionaires don’t just set goals—they align them with a clear vision or purpose.

• Example: Elon Musk isn’t just building rockets—his goal is to make humanity multi-planetary. That clarity of mission guides every decision at SpaceX.

• Billionaires make goals measurable. If it can’t be measured, it can’t be managed.

• Example: Instead of “grow the business,” they’ll say “increase revenue by 20% in Q2 through international expansion.”

Billionaires Use Reverse Engineering

• They start with the end goal in mind and work backward.

• Example: If Jeff Bezos wants same-day delivery nationwide, he first envisions that reality, then asks: “What infrastructure, tech, and logistics would that require?” That drives clear, strategic steps.

Limit Distractions

• Clarity means saying no to a lot. Billionaires focus on a few high-impact goals rather than spreading themselves thin.

• Warren Buffett famously said: "The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything."

Document your Plans!!!

• Billionaires often journal, plan quarterly, or conduct strategic reviews to make sure their goals are still aligned and clear.

• This clarity check ensures they stay on the right track—even as the world changes.

V — Vision-Driven

• Start with Why: What’s the deeper purpose behind your goal? Tie it to a long-term vision.

• Ask Yourself:

• “Why does this goal matter to me?”

• “What’s the impact if I achieve it — or if I don’t?”

Why Setting Grand Goals Can Lead to Greater Success

When it comes to setting goals, the phrase “think big” isn’t just motivational fluff — it’s a principle that separates the extraordinary from the average. While small goals can be stepping stones, it's the greatest dreams that often lead to innovation, massive growth, and deeply fulfilling accomplishments.

Enhance your Largesse – Embolden your Life

Large philanthropic goals have a propensity to create energy. They spark motivation and make people want to take action on them right away. When your target is huge and aligned with your values, the motivation is far stronger than with a minor, easily attainable goal. A goal like “build a company that changes an industry” will push you far harder than “make a few extra bucks this month.”

When you think big, the usual solutions don’t always apply — and that’s a good thing. You’re forced to get creative. You brainstorm new approaches, build new connections, and stretch your thinking far beyond the norm. Often, the pursuit of a large goal leads to discoveries and improvements that wouldn’t have happened if you’d aimed small.

Aligned  goals have a magnetic quality. Investors, collaborators, and supporters are more likely to get on board when your vision is bold and exciting. A quality goal can draw attention, resources, and influence that wouldn’t be accessible if your vision was too modest.

Publicly shared goals force you to grow. It challenges your current skills, habits, and mindset. You’ll need to level up, whether that means learning new things, taking risks, or becoming a stronger leader. And even if you fall short of the ultimate goal, the personal and professional growth you gain in the process is invaluable.

"The Light That Bent"

In a small, cluttered apartment in Bern, Switzerland, a young Albert Einstein sat by the window, notebook in hand. Outside, the rain drizzled softly against the glass. Inside, his mind buzzed with a single question:

“What if gravity isn’t a force… but a warping of space itself?”

It was 1907. He was a low-level patent clerk, largely unknown to the world. No fancy lab. No team. Just a big idea — and a bigger goal:

“I will develop a new theory of gravity that explains the true nature of space, time, and light.”

Clarity of Vision

Einstein didn’t just want to tweak Newton’s laws. He wanted to redefine how the universe worked. He wrote it down, and he meant it. This was no daydream — it was a mission.

He called it the General Theory of Relativity, and it would take him eight years of deep work, long walks, chalkboard scrawls, and failed equations to complete it.

A Mountain of Obstacles

He wasn’t taken seriously at first. His peers thought he was crazy. And the math? At times, even he didn’t fully understand it. He had to learn advanced geometry from scratch, in his 30s, while working full-time and raising a family.

Most people would’ve quit. But Albert? He reversed engineered his goal.

He broke the goal into steps:

1. Develop the equations.

2. Predict how light would bend near massive objects like the sun.

3. Wait for a solar eclipse to observe it.

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The Moment of Proof

In 1919, a solar eclipse gave scientists the perfect window. A British team traveled to West Africa and confirmed: starlight really did bend near the sun, just as Einstein predicted.

The newspapers called it “Revolution in Science.” Overnight, Einstein became a global icon.

But the real reward wasn’t the fame.

It was the quiet joy of seeing a crazy, impossible goal — one he set years ago in solitude — become real.

The Takeaway

Einstein didn’t stumble onto greatness. He set a massive, clear, purpose-driven goal, broke it down, fought through years of doubt, and never stopped adjusting.

And he changed the universe in the process.

Long Term Goals

King Cyrus on Goal Setting

He Started With a Clear, Noble Vision

Cyrus didn’t just want power — he wanted to unite diverse peoples under a just and orderly rule. His goal wasn’t to conquer for the sake of conquest, but to build a stable, tolerant empire.

Goal: “Create an empire where different cultures can coexist under Persian leadership.”

This vision wasn’t vague — he declared it, documented it (as on the Cyrus Cylinder), and acted on it with intentionality.

He Set Military Goals That Aligned with His Greater Purpose

Cyrus didn’t invade recklessly. Each campaign — whether against the Medes, the Lydians, or the Babylonians — was calculated, often with diplomatic groundwork laid in advance.

He’d identify:

• The political weaknesses of enemy states

• Allies within their borders

• Logistics and terrain strategies

He planned backwards from victory, asking: “What must be in place for this campaign to succeed?”

He Built Systems, Not Just Successes

Cyrus was a systems-thinker. After achieving a goal, he didn’t stop — he put frameworks in place to sustain it:

• Letting conquered people keep their religion and customs

• Appointing local governors (satraps) instead of total Persian control

• Creating a postal system and road networks to unify communication

He Adapted as Needed

When Cyrus faced setbacks (like rebellious cities), he didn't double down with aggression. He listened, re-evaluated, and adapted. His style blended firmness with flexibility — critical for goal success in complex environments.

In Short:

Cyrus the Great’s goal-setting playbook looked something like this: