The Dreamlining Method is a goal-setting framework popularized by Tim Ferriss in his book (Ferriss 2011). It helps you clarify your dreams and turn them into actionable, time-bound steps—essentially setting deadlines for your dreams.

How to Use the Dreamlining Method

1. Write down your answers to each of the questions below.
2. Set a timeline (e.g., 6 or 12 months) for achieving each dream.
3. Break each dream into actionable steps.
4. Identify the first action you can take immediately.

Key Questions

1. What do you want to see?
2. What do you want to have?
3. Who do you want to be?
4. What do you want to try?
5. What do you want to do?
6. Where do you want to go?
7. What do you want to create?
8. What do you want to contribute to?
9. What do you want to overcome?