1. Clearly define what you want and what is most important to you.

Heres the deal, you have to look at and define your WHOLE life not just one part. This would include personal, professional, financial, and physical needs as well as your core values and beliefs. Consider this, one aspect such as financial independence will not be fulfilling and independence will not be gained if you have to sacrifice other priorities or compromise your ideals to achieve it.

2. Understand where your motivation is coming from.

How much pleasure will you create in your life by achieving independence? How painful will it be if you dont?

3. Believe you can have it youll only see it AFTER you believe it. What would you attempt if you knew you couldnt fail?

4. Research your options.

Knowledge is power. Do your homework to clearly and factually understand the wide array of options and opportunities available.

5. Become comfortable knowing the difference between uncontrolled change and intelligent risk.

Risk is normally considered to be anything we dont know for sure. However decisions made and actions taken based on factual information and effective planning will help you succeed as you move beyond current limitations.

6. Create an action plan that expands your comfort zone.

Old scientific rules apply here First, for every action there is a reaction and second, once something (or someone) is stretched, it will never go back to being quite as small again. There is a common sense principal too to get what youve never had, you have to do what youve never done.

7. Implement.

Too many people are too busy fixing to get ready to get started to begin. Nike says it best, Just do it.

8. Evaluate and adjust.

When something is working, stick with it. When something isnt working, dont give up change up! Change your approach based on the expanded experience you gained.

9. Remember experience is a learned process.

If you knew it all now, youd already be joyfully independent. Enjoy the process and be kind to yourself along the way.

10. Liberate your passions and celebrate your uniqueness.

Break out from limiting thoughts and actions and set yourself free to attract whatever it is that makes you happy and fulfilled.