This page holds some of my very favorite questions, collected over the past 20 years. Each has proven very trustworthy. These questions are best asked in the order presented. 1. GOD: What three changes in me would be most pleasing to God? 2. DREAM/PURPOSE: What can I do to make the most significant difference for God in my lifetime? Why am I on the earth? What is the very best organizational context for my dream? 3. PRIMARY RESULT: What is the single best measurable indicator that I am making progress toward my dream? 4. LIFE PRIORITIES: If I could accomplish only three measurable priorities (goals reached - or problems solved) before I die, what would I accomplish? 5. TEN YEAR FOCUS: If I could accomplish only three measurable priorities in the next ten years, that would make a 50% difference in my life-long contribution, what would I accomplish? 6. ANNUAL FOCUS: SINGLE WORD FOCUS What single word best captures the focus of my next year? OPPORTUNITY Where was my greatest unexpected success last year? Why was this area so successful? What three steps could I take now to take full advantage of this "Window of Opportunity" next year? LAND MINES What three land mines or roadblocks need my immediate attention? What three changes could reduce my "risk" by 50%? 3/10/50% If I could only accomplish three measurable priorities in the next 12 months that would make a 50% difference in my contribution over thenext 10 years, which three things would I most want to accomplish? 7. QUARTERLY FOCUS: What three measurable priorities could I accomplish in the next 90 days to make a 50% difference in the results I see by the end of the year? 8. ORGANIZATION: What three changes could I make to see a 50% difference in our morale as a family or team? 9. CASH: If I had to cut my budget 20% (or some other significant percentage), what would be the first three things to go? If I got a surprise gift of 20% of my budget, what three things would I do immediately? 10. QUALITY: What three changes could improve the quality of my work by 50% in the next 12 months?