We all have dreams, but turning them into reality can be challenging. However, there’s a simple formula that works. The first step is making our dreams real by using our senses—putting them into words, creating a dream board with pictures, or talking to someone about them. The key message is clear: Achieving dreams involves three steps—write them down, look at them daily, and develop a plan.

To make our goals specific, envision them vividly. If your dream is financial freedom, define the savings needed. For health goals, describe the activities and how they feel. Napoleon Hill says, “A goal is a dream with a deadline,” so include dates. Without deadlines, dreams may never become reality.

Writing down your dream and reading it daily keeps you focused on your goal, embedding it in your subconscious. This makes you more attuned to opportunities and better at rejecting distractions. This sets the stage for developing a plan—simple steps to get started. Remember the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Do the thing, and you shall have the power.” Just like a toddler’s first step, starting creates momentum that propels us forward.