Gateway Episode #09 FIND YOURSELF – the questions podcast | Balancing Dreams and Reality with the Five-Year Plan

In this episode of the "FIND YOURSELF – the questions podcast, Bernd Wenske is joined by special guest Aliki Samone, an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and astronautics professional.

The episode focuses on Aliki’s holistic life planning approach called the "Summit Method" and her new book "Conquer Your Summit: How to build a 5-year plan and live your best life."

Aliki starts by discussing the importance of starting the day with a clear mind. She practices 10 minutes of meditation and light stretching in the morning to create mental space and avoid feeling overwhelmed. She suggests writing affirmations or creating vision boards as tools to keep focused on personal goals and aspirations.

The conversation then turns to Aliki’s background in aerospace engineering and how she pursued her passions in art, music, and entrepreneurship. She shares her journey of self-discovery and emphasises the importance of purpose and drive in life.

Aliki introduces her book "Conquer Your Summit," which offers a dedicated approach to finding purpose. The book's first chapter focuses on setting the right mental state before creating a 5-year plan. Aliki outlines a mind map process to help readers discover their purpose by reflecting on their ideal life, past experiences, and future aspirations. Individuals can align their goals with their life purpose by identifying themes and goals.

Aliki Samone advises starting the planning process by assessing personal goals, financial situation, career, and community work. She provides mental tools to navigate this assessment and creates an "ideal state mind map" for longer-term goals. The episode then delves into the importance of setting specific steps to reach those goals and emphasises the need to break them down into manageabletasks.

Aliki compares achieving success to hiking up mountains, with personal growth, financial freedom, career success, and community impact being the mountains of success. She highlights the importance of continually conquering new goals and advises listeners to appreciate their accomplishments while looking out at nature with a sense of satisfaction.

The episode also explores how financial goals should align with career choices to achieve desired outcomes. Aliki emphasises that everyone's career should not solely focus on making money but rather have a plan to fulfil personal goals and aspirations.

Community plays a significant role in personal growth, and Aliki stresses the importance of building a support system. She introduces her "Summit Method," which encompasses all aspects of life and supports other pillars, such as personal growth, financial freedom, career success, and community impact.

Aliki discusses the challenges of pursuing multiple passions while maintaining equilibrium and time management. She advises setting good expectations, using a vision board, and dedicating time to passions and dreams. The episode takes a deeper dive into Aliki's transformation, including transitioning from being an aerospace engineer to pursuing her dreams in music and art. She shares her experience of starting small and gradually incorporating her passion into her life, leading to a fulfilling journey.

Finally, the conversation touches upon resources available for personal growth and learning, such as books, programs, mentors, and masterminds. Aliki emphasises the importance of taking time for self-improvement and being open to new experiences.

Overall, this episode of the ‘FIND YOURSELF – the questions podcast’ with Aliki Samone provides inspiring insights into personal growth, life planning, and pursuing one's dreams. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their passions, set achievable goals, and live their best lives.

Check out Aliki’s book for more! If you want help implementing the method, book a coaching call, information is inside the book! Follow her on social media @alikisamonebooks