36 Fujis

At 75 I'll have learned something of the pattern of nature, of animals, of plants, of trees, birds, fish and insects. When I am 80 you will see real progress. At 90 I shall have cut my way deeply into the mystery of life itself. At 100, I shall be a marvelous artist. At 110, everything I create; a dot, a line, will jump to life as never before. To all of you who are going to live as long as I do, I promise to keep my word. I am writing this in my old age. I used to call myself Hokusai, but today I sign my self 'The Old Man Mad About Drawing.”

A master of change and creativity, renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai used many different names over the course of his prolific career, but today we remember him simply as Hokusai.

Just as his series of 36 Fujis stands as a remarkable, many faceted view of Japan, here are a series of 36 Rocket Goal questions for unlocking your success from many different angles. These questions can help you navigate the changing waves of your own life, and to “cut deeply into the mystery of life itself”.

These questions are designed to provoke new lines of thought and actionable plans for each aspect of the ROCKET Goals framework. Take some time for introspection, planning, and action - either one question at a time, or one group at a time:

Remember Your Future Self
1. What specific achievements or states of being do you envision for your future self?

2. How does this vision align with your deepest values and the person you want to become?

3. What emotional states do you imagine your future self experiencing regularly?

4. Vividly imagine what failure could look like, then imagine a small step forward that you can take today, then finally imagine your future self achieving wild success. What do you feel moving through these images?

5. What advice would your future self, having achieved all you aspire to, give you today?

6. How will those around you react to future you, and what will future you do to improve all of your relationships?

Own Your ONE Thing
1. What is the ONE thing you can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?

2. How does this ONE thing align with your future self’s vision and goals?

3. What challenges or obstacles currently prevent you from focusing on your ONE thing?

4. What resources or support do you need to overcome these obstacles?

5. How will you measure progress towards your ONE thing?

6. What daily or weekly action can you commit to that will ensure your ONE thing is a priority?

Celebrate Change
1. Like Hokusai, you must become a master of change! What changes have you already made that are bringing you closer to your goals?

2. How do you plan to celebrate your progress and milestones, no matter how small?

3. What fears or resistances do you have about the changes needed to achieve your goals?

4. How can you reframe setbacks or failures as opportunities for growth and learning?

5. Who in your life can act as a change cheerleader, supporting and celebrating your growth?

6. What new change are you committing to this week/month that excites you?

Keep Kind Intentions
1. How can you ensure your actions towards your goals are aligned with kindness towards yourself and others?

2. What practices can help you maintain a positive and compassionate mindset, even under stress?

3. In what ways can you extend kindness and support to others on their own growth journeys?

4. How does being kind to yourself change the way you approach your goals?

5. Can you identify a recent situation where acting with kindness led to a better outcome?

6. What daily affirmation can reinforce your commitment to kindness in your journey?

Engage with Exponential Effort
1. What does exponential effort look like in the context of your ONE thing?

2. How can you stretch your current efforts to create compound effects over time?

3. What routines or habits can you establish that will amplify your efforts?

4. Where can you apply more discipline to ensure consistent action over long stretches of time.

5. How can you stay motivated when progress feels slow or invisible?

6. What strategies will you use to recover and recharge, ensuring your efforts are sustainable?

Transform Time with Your Team
1. Who are the key members of your team or support network that contribute to your growth? Be sure to include real life team members as well as “virtual Masterminds” whom you admire.

2. How can you more effectively collaborate or communicate with your team to achieve your goals?

3. What role does each team member play, and how do these roles support your vision?

4. How can you ensure that time spent with your team is productive, positive, and purposeful?

5. What team rituals or routines can you establish to foster connection and progress?

6. How will you celebrate team achievements and milestones together?