Quickly scanning headlines of the daily paper. Rushing yourself or family out the door for work/school. Punching the time clock. Taking care of morning work responsibilities and reports. Tasks that need to be undertaken that you would rather but off until tomorrow. A hastened lunch at your desk before rushing into the afternoon's meetings and responsibilities. A frantic commute home for a brief dinner, a little relaxation and then off to sleep... to begin the cycle all over again...

It can't be reiterated enough. And please don't think for a moment that I am lecturing you on your personal life; I am just rephrasing the concept of "self-fulfilling prophecy." But it is all too plain and true:

If you would like to achieve an educational degree in the near future, your plans must begin today and your daily routine needs to change to accommodate it. The secret of your future is intricately woven in your daily routine.
If you would like to achieve an ideal weight in the near future, it needs to be a balance of diet and exercise, and your daily routine needs to change to accommodate it. The secret of your future is intricately woven in your daily routine.
If you would like to bring a little more zest into your personal relationship/love life, you need to commit the time and passion for it to occur... and you guessed it: your daily routine needs to change to accommodate it. The secret of your future is intricately woven in your daily routine.

What you sow today, you reap tomorrow. Need a more relaxed lifestyle? You need to make room TODAY in your daily routine to start relaxing. Need to feel healthier about yourself? You need ot make room TODAY in your daily routine to start taking care of yourself. You know all too well that TOMORROW lives only in the future.

I invite you to take a moment to speak with someone who you feel is an inspiration to you in some fashion. "What is your secret?" you may ask them. Most likely, they might not know but you will find that they are living their dreams in their daily routine - one day at a time, but always in the present moment...