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Ever wonder what the world will look like in 2049?

More importantly, ever imagine where YOU will be?

The world feels nuts right now, I know…

But the most radical thing we can do in the midst of it is to imagine (and therefore create) an awesome future.

Why wait around for the stars to align when you can grab your future by the reins now?

This Margin Makers is all about setting wild, outrageous goals—25 years outrageous—and sprinting toward them with the confidence of a winner. 🥇 

Today in 4 minutes or less:

✔️ Why wait?

✔️ The Big Dream Theory

✔️ Acting “As If”

✔️ Quick Guide: Set Your 25 Year Goals

WHY WAIT?

Think about this: In 25 years, there will be a billionaire who’s currently not even born.

Why not you? Why settle for following the footsteps when you can pave the road yourself?

Imagine if planting a seed was like setting a goal.

Most folks plant seeds, expecting a nice houseplant in a few years—but what if you planted a sequoia instead?

Sure, it takes longer to touch the sky, but the view from the top?

Unmatched.

That's the essence of setting a 25-year goal. It’s about growing something monumental that stands the test of time.

So, as you read this, think beyond the next quarter or fiscal year. Stretch your ambitions to the horizons and beyond.

What does your life look like in 2049?

THE BIG DREAM THEORY

Dreaming big isn’t just about setting goals…

…it’s about setting colossal, mind-bending, out-of-this-world goals.

Why aim for the rooftop patio when you could shoot for the moon? Or better yet, why not aim for Mars?

That's the big we're talking about here.

When I say, "Set your goal for 25 years in the future—literally, anything's attainable," I'm not just throwing out motivational fluff. I'm pointing to a powerful truth.

When we set big goals, we’re drafting blueprints for monumental achievements.

When your goal is that huge, every day's efforts become more than just tasks. They become stepping stones on the path to your grand vision.

Suddenly, the daily grind isn’t so mundane anymore…

It’s charged with purpose, infused with energy, and every little task takes on significant meaning because it’s all building towards something truly epic.

So, as you map out your future, don’t just think big—think colossal. Let your dreams be the kind that scare you a little, because it’s those dreams that push you to evolve, innovate, and outpace the ordinary.

Are you ready to turn your daily grind into a high-gear sprint towards greatness? Let’s make those dreams so big they’re visible from space.

ACTING “AS IF”

Ever heard of acting "as if"?

It’s about embodying your future success, today. It's strategic, intentional, and powerful.

Imagine this: I just landed an incredible deal—let’s say a brand sponsorship.

Now, I wear Vuori shorts almost religiously. Practically 24/7.

Imagine Vuori comes to me and says, “Matt, here’s $10 million. All we ask is you keep wearing our shorts.”

You bet I’m saying, “Yes and thank you!”

I’d go straight to the bank to deposit that check. And though the bank tells me it’ll take ten days to clear, in my mind, it’s as good as done.

So, what now? Do I go back to business as usual and wait for the check to roll in?

No way!

Though nothing in my bank account has changed yet, I walk out feeling like a multimillionaire.

I start planning, investing, and maybe even expanding my shorts wardrobe because I am a shorts-wearing mogul now, and moguls don’t just sit on their assets. 🙅 

This is "acting as if" with teeth.

It's not about reckless spending or make-believe… it's about aligning your current actions with the reality you know you're creating.

You begin to embody the confidence, the strategy, and the decision-making prowess of that multimillionaire you’re soon to be.

It’s about dressing for the job you want, so to speak, and I don’t just mean the Vuori shorts.

So, what’s your $10 million deal?

Whatever it is, start walking, talking, and planning like it’s already done. Your future self will thank you for not just dreaming big but living it out.

QUICK GUIDE: SET YOUR 25 YEAR GOALS

Setting goals for the next 25 years can help shape a successful future. Here’s how to get started:

1. Dream Big: Allow yourself to envision grand accomplishments without limits. What's your ultimate achievement?

2. Detail Your Vision: Define what success looks like in 25 years. Be as specific as possible about what you will achieve.

3. Review Regularly: Schedule annual reviews to assess progress, celebrate wins, and recalibrate your strategy.

4. Persist: Maintain your commitment through challenges and setbacks. Persistence is key.

5. Act “As If”: Regularly visualize achieving your goals to stay motivated and focused.

6. Share Your Goals: Communicate your vision with mentors, peers, or a trusted group. Heck, you can even reply to this newsletter with it. Sharing increases accountability and increases the likeliness of you sticking to it.

We’re not just planning for the future…

We’re actively building it.

As we wrap up, I’m reminded of a personal goal you may have heard me mention.

My goal isn't just about business success or financial milestones… it's about family:

My wife and I set a 25-year goal to raise kind and confident humans who want to spend time with us when they no longer have to.

This goal influences every decision I make, from how I manage my time to the values we instill as a family.

Our long-term goals can reach beyond professional success…

They can—and should—include our deepest values and the legacy we want to leave, especially in the lives of those we love most.

So if you do set your 25-year goals, think big about your career, but also consider the impact you want to have on your personal life.

Here’s to making the next 25 years count, in business and beyond, building a legacy that really matters.

To profiting more and working less. 💸 

-Matt

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