![image](https://img.esteem.ws/vf9dt6eo2k.jpg) A couple years ago on a day like any other, I performed an exercise that changed the way I look at my life. What did I do? I sat down with a piece of paper and asked myself the question: *where do I want my life to be ten years from now?.* Using the answers to the question above, I was able to draw up a guide to help me achieve my life goals. **My Life Before The Master Plan** I was the regular introverted teenager who had no perspective on where his life would be in the next couple years. I believed in following the crowd, I was a man without purpose. In the long run, I discovered the art of journaling and started cataloging my thoughts. I got to know myself better the more I journalled, and one of my journaling sessions gave birth to the master plan. **My Life After The Master Plan** I discovered focus, I now had a vision for life. I had things I wanted to achieve, they weren't thoughts floating in my head any longer, they were now concretized in black and white. No matter how I stray or play around, I am constantly reminded of my life goals. I know the path my life is supposed to take, and I know the steps I have to take to get there. Creating a master plan changed my life tremendously and I can give you three reasons why you should consider making one today. **Three Reasons Why You Should Have A Master Plan** 1. ***Creating a master plan gives you a clear view of your life's goals.*** You know what you want, and you know what you have to do to achieve it. 2. ***Creating a master plan gives you focus.*** There's little time for you to goof around when you've got a mountain load of achievements waiting to be climbed. 3. ***Having a master plan gives you a compass.*** You might play around but most of your effort will be geared towards attaining your goals. https://quotefancy.com/media/wallpaper/3840x2160/638056-Emily-Giffin-Quote-He-who-fails-to-plan-plans-to-fail.jpg **How To Create A Master Plan** I'd recommend finding a quite place with no distractions. Get some writing materials and schedule out some time for this exercise. Once you're ready, ask yourself this question: ***"where do I want to see myself in x amount of time."*** The time frame can be a year, five years, a decade etc. Think and write down any good ideas that comes to mind. If you were to spend quality time on this exercise, you'd have a framework that you could dissect to create that all important master plan. **Conclusion** So there you have it. A short expose on why you should get a master plan to sort your life out. The reason you're able to read this is because I'm following my master plan's goal of becoming a better writer. If you were able to learn a thing or two today, because I made a master plan years ago. Imagine how many more would be touched if you created yours today. *** *Have you heard of Steemians Arena Community/Curation Trail?. [Find out more.](https://steemit.com/community/@steemiansarena/introducing-steemians-arena-community)* *Join the [Discord server]( https://discord.gg/D97HXee )* *Join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/50wJ8HvVsK26pKW4j2HXmS)* https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmcFBAauFVbRmabf8pLuKvE6qLb6xvKXG4ZVgdHkiXGUkF/DQmcFBAauFVbRmabf8pLuKvE6qLb6xvKXG4ZVgdHkiXGUkF_1680x8400.png *** *Image credits @jacksondavies, @aschatria, [pixabay](www.pixabay.com), [quotefancy](www.quotefancy.com)* https://steemitimages.com/DQmeJVSP6UfCG7ebqFa3VMpJCnLiePUFKkuk3hpYqmQLQvU/01.png