DREAMS, VISIONS, GOALS CREATE YOUR FUTURE WITH THE VISION FUNNEL
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS
NOVEMBER
At the end of each lesson, our teachers ask their students a very important question: “What would you like to achieve next lesson?”
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This isn’t just a habit; it’s part of the goal-setting process at MnSOM. Setting goals is key to success in any part of our lives, especially in music. Setting strong goals drives us to keep moving forward and growing. At MnSOM, we help our students set goals with a Vision Funnel, a goal-setting strategy inspired by Dave Ramsey. START WITH A DREAM Everything we do in life starts with a dream like “I want to play piano,” or “I want to be an author.” That dream motivates us to look into music lessons or take creative writing classes. We want to achieve something, so we have to put in the work to make it a reality. DISTILL YOUR DREAM INTO A VISION While dreams can inspire us, they’re often too vague. When you have a dream, it’s important to distill it into a clear vision so you can create a plan. Give your dream details. For example, “I want to play piano,” can become “I want to be a classical pianist.” When you recognize the specifics of your dream, making decisions to help you pursue it is easier. WRITE DOWN TANGIBLE GOALS
TASTY, CHEWY CAT TREATS Inspired by Joy the Baker
INGREDIENTS
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1 large egg
2 tbsp water
Once you identify your vision, break it into smaller, tangible
4 oz canned, wet cat food 1/4 cup parsley, coarsely chopped
1 cup brown rice flour 1/2 cup cooked brown rice 1 tbsp dried catnip
goals you can pursue to achieve that vision. These goals need to be specific and measurable. For example, “I want to write a book,” isn’t tangible. A tangible goal would be: “I will write a YA short story and
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2 tsp olive oil
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, cat food, parsley, olive oil, and water. Add rice flour, cooked rice, and catnip. Mix until dough is thick but spreadable. 3. On the baking sheet, spread dough to 1/3-inch thickness. Place on middle rack in oven and bake for 12–15 minutes. 4. Carefully remove from oven and let sit until cool enough to touch. Dough will still be undercooked. Slice dough into bite-sized treats and return to the oven. Cook for 8 more minutes. 5. Remove treats from oven and let them cool completely before serving. Treats can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
submit it to publications before December 2020.” Once you determine your tangible goals, physically write them down and put them somewhere you’ll see every day. Regularly remind yourself of your goals so you’re always working toward them. The start of the new year is a time to look ahead and ask, “Where do I want to be 12 months from now?” Dream about the future, then distill those dreams into visions and tangible goals. Setting worthwhile goals now is the best way to create a future you’re proud of.
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