Map Your Life Using Three Core Questions

Deep inside, we each carry a GPS guiding us toward an intended destination, yet without input it sits silent. The remedy is three simple questions that power any effective Life Plan. First: Who do you want to be remembered as? This is your North Star. Next: What matters most right now? These are your major waypoints—your health, relationships, or calling. Finally: How do you bridge the gap? A clear action for each waypoint completes the route.

Think of these questions like setting up a navigation system in a rental car. You wouldn’t hit the road without an address. In the same way, your Life Plan’s efficacy depends on clear coordinates. By defining your legacy, priorities, and initial steps, you channel intention into everyday choices.

Behavioral science confirms that people who articulate their goals in writing and connect them to personally meaningful why-statements are significantly more likely to follow through. The act of mapping these three elements engages both your conscious planning center and your motivational drives.

With your answers in hand, the rest of your plan—your specific commitments, review schedule, and accountability—falls into place. You’ve just unlocked the power to navigate life with purpose rather than drift.

Answer who you want to be remembered as, prioritize your three biggest life areas, and jot one concrete action for each—whether it’s meal prepping for health or weekly date nights for your relationship. This simple map will light up your path ahead.