“There’s a famous female opera singer who takes a few moments before performances to visualize herself giving an incredible performance, complete with standing ovations. She runs through the whole scenario quickly in her head to direct herself in the right direction, as if imagining the only possible outcome is success, and then she takes the stage with confidence. The same thing goes in any realm of life: Letting the mind see clearly what the heart really wants often prompts the right choices and manifests the right outcome. Take some time and play a few scenes in your head of the life you want—the details are what gives it shape. Maybe in your vision you’re a businesswoman striding down Fifth Avenue on your way to a power meeting. What are you wearing? What shoes have you picked out? What is the reaction of people when you walk in the room? What fantastic trip are you on after this meeting? I’m not saying indulge in these as escapisms: It’s sketching out a picture of what you want to achieve so that you can make a grab for it.”
— Kimora Lee Simmons (Fabulously)