Let’s say you’re someone who feels stuck in your current job. You’re good at what you do, but there’s no sense of excitement or fulfilment anymore. You’re ready for a change, but you don’t quite know what that change looks like. This is where future seeing comes into play.

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  • Creating the Picture
    First, you visualize your ideal career future. You ask yourself: What kind of work excites me? What environment do I thrive in? What skills do I want to use every day? Maybe you picture yourself leading a team, working in a company that values innovation, or even starting your own business. You see it clearly—you know how it feels to wake up and be excited about going to work every day.

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  • Expanding the Now
    Now, instead of thinking about this as some distant fantasy that may or may not happen, you bring it into the present. You ask yourself: What can I do today to move toward that future? Maybe it’s networking with people in the industry you want to break into, or learning new skills that will make you a better candidate for that leadership role. You expand your present to include small steps that bring your future vision closer to reality.
  • Stripping Away the Fantasy
    Here’s where we strip away the fantasy. You’re not imagining that your dream career will just land in your lap without any challenges. You know there will be obstacles—rejection, setbacks, moments of doubt. But you also know that those challenges are part of the process, and you’re ready to face them. Your vision is grounded in reality. You see both the support and the challenges that will come your way, but because you’ve got the end goal in sight, you’re not derailed by them.
  • Shaping Decisions with Future Seeing
    Every decision you make from this point forward is shaped by this future vision. When an opportunity arises, you ask: “Does this move me closer to my future career, or is it a distraction?” You might turn down a promotion in your current job if it doesn’t align with your vision for the future, even if it’s tempting in the short term. You’re thinking strategically, not just reacting to what’s in front of you.
  • Avoiding Overwhelm
    Future seeing also helps you avoid the feeling of overwhelm. Maybe the path to your dream career seems long and daunting, but you break it down. Today, you focus on updating your resume. Tomorrow, you focus on reaching out to one new contact. One step at a time. You don’t need to achieve everything at once—you just need to keep moving forward.

How This Example Fits the Walker Method:

This example works because:

  • It’s not just about wishing for a better career—you’re actively creating it by seeing the future clearly and aligning your actions with that vision.
  • You’re not falling into the trap of thinking the path will be smooth. Stripping away the fantasy means you’re prepared for the challenges and don’t get disheartened when they come.
  • Every decision you make is driven by your future seeing. You’re not making random career moves—you’re being intentional and purposeful.