Creating a five-year plan can seem like a daunting task when most of us don't even know what we'll be doing next week. It's easy to get caught up in the short term with tasks that have a much faster payoff, rather than dedicate ourselves to achieving things in the distant future.
However, if you reframe your thinking, five years provides a significant amount of time to achieve some substantial life milestones whether it be personal, financial or professional.
As challenging as long-term goal setting can be, a five-year plan will be your best friend if you let it.
Here are some steps to help you get there.