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Beyond the language used, author and friend Darren Hardy suggests that mapping our goals can help each of us develop a more balanced and focused understanding of life—and, as an extension, business.

In his book Living Your Best Year Ever, he suggests eight aspects of life to map:

 Physical

 Financial

 Mental

 Spiritual

 Business

 Lifestyle

 Family

 Relationships

Each has its place around a clock face. How much effort do you devote to each of these aspects of your life? Draw the face of a clock with each of the eight aspects corresponding to a number. Then, starting at the center of the clock, draw a line outward equal to the effort you devote to each aspect of life. If you invest little effort or don't have any tangible goals in an area, the line may inch out only slightly from the clock's center. Or, if you expend a great deal of time and effort on an aspect—spiritual, for example—the line may extend closer to the clock's circumference.

When you've finished your map, connect the farthest points of the lines with the goal of trying to draw a circle. This may sound complex, but it's really simple. It's an eyeopener, too, when you map your efforts and see what works and what isn't quite there in your attempt at a holistic life.

Likely there are flat spots on your life circle. Those are areas that need more work and greater investment on your part. When you work on all aspects of your life, you will find that success builds success. You will neglect certain aspects of your life at times. That's life. Just don't neglect the same part more than one day in a row. Business works the same way, too, as do your health, happiness, relationships, and overall success.

This is a concept that I've used for many years. In fact, I start each year with a new copy of Hardy's Living Your Best Year Ever journal. It's a great way to pay attention to your life and maintain a holistic approach. The concepts in the journal help keep you focused on all the necessary parts of your life.