#385 - Monday Motivation: "Plan your work and work your plan.” – Napoleon Hill

Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

Today, we explore the timeless wisdom of Napoleon Hill’s quote - a mantra that reminds us how simple and powerful planning can be:

'Plan your work and work your plan.'

Three key takeaways you can expect:

1. Why dreaming big is only the beginning — and how putting pen to paper changes everything

2. The importance of breaking your dream life vision into quarterly action steps

3. How to stay on track even when life throws you off course

Listen in and feel motivated to take consistent action that brings you closer to the dream life you’ve imagined - one step at a time.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in.

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Have a wonderful week 💛

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

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TRANSCRIPT:

Kristina:
Hi there, and welcome back to another Monday morning Motivation episode. I’m here to give you a loving nudge and a spark of inspiration as you start your week.

You’ve probably heard this quote before:

"Plan your work and work your plan."

It’s simple, powerful, and if you live by it — truly — it’s life-changing.

Let’s unpack it together.

Step one: Plan your work.
Before anything else.

If you’ve been listening for a while, you know I always say: dream big — then get it on paper. That’s where the magic starts.

You may know this already, but I started with a simple 3 a.m. list. Just me, a piece of paper, and one question:

What do I want for my life?

I scribbled some dreams down. At the time, they felt wild and far away. But those scribbles became the blueprint for everything I’ve created since.

And the same can happen for you.

Planning your work means taking those big, bold dreams and breaking them down. Not just once a year in January — but every quarter.

That’s why I want to gently challenge you today.

We’re heading into the last quarter of 2025 — can you believe it?

So here’s a powerful question:

What do you want to be celebrating by the end of this year?

Now is the time to get clear and plan for it.

Step two: Work your plan.

Planning is beautiful - and I truly love it. But let’s be honest, the magic only happens when you take consistent, intentional action.

That’s where most people fall off.

We plan, then life gets busy. We lose momentum. Sound familiar?

Here’s the truth:

You don’t have to be perfect.

You just need to keep showing up.

That’s why I love quarterly planning. Every 90 days, we reset, refocus, and recommit.

You don’t need to have everything figured out - just your next few steps. And when life throws you off (because it will), you’ll have a clear plan to return to.

This September, I’ll be walking through my own quarterly planning process inside the Dream Life Coaching Program. And if you’d love to join me, I’d truly love to see you there.

It’s something that has changed my life - and the lives of many women in our community.

We’ll sit down together, reflect on what’s working and what’s not, and then set intentions that feel aligned and exciting.

This isn’t about being overwhelmed - it’s about getting clear and feeling empowered.
Planning doesn’t have to feel heavy. It can feel hopeful. It can feel like giving yourself permission to go after what you truly want.

Here are your journaling prompts for the week:

1. What do I want to be celebrating on December 31st?

2. What three things would make this next quarter feel amazing?

3. What’s one small step I can take today toward that vision?

Remember: you’re not behind. You’re not late. And it’s never too late to dream again.

As I always say:

Big dreams grow from simple daily practices.

So this week - dream it, plan it, and work your plan.

One beautiful step at a time.

And if you need support or inspiration along the way, join me in September in the Dream Life Coaching Program. Plan with me - I’ll link to it in the show notes, or just head over to DreamLifeStartsHere.com.

Have a wonderful start to the week.

And remember:

Plan your work and work your plan.

As always, I’ll be back on Friday — I’ll see you then!