
On this 294th episode of Take Flight Weekly, I share a lesson that came from the longest solo road trip of my life — 29 hours from Chicago to Boston and back while dropping off Lizzy Miller at Boston College. 

Somewhere on the highway, I realized something important: a long road trip has the same ingredients as pursuing your three-year vision.
Think about it. You don’t just jump in the car and hope for the best. You begin with the end in mind, you prepare your vehicle, you plot your route, and you measure your progress through checkpoints and mile markers. 

The same is true in business. Your three-year vision is your “Boston.” Without clarity, systems, and consistency, the trip becomes guesswork. With them, you know exactly where you’re going and how you’ll get there.

In this episode, I’ll show you:
✅ Why your three-year vision is like setting your GPS destination
✅ How to equip yourself with the right tools (CRM, daily rituals, coaching)
✅ Why breaking your vision into 12 quarterly checkpoints keeps you on track
✅ How weekly reviews and audits serve as your mile markers
✅ The importance of refueling with rest, reflection, and inspiration
✅ How to adjust when detours appear without losing sight of your destination
✅ Why celebrating milestones builds confidence and momentum

Here’s the truth: progress isn’t about one big leap. It’s about consistent, intentional stages. Just like hitting Buffalo or Albany on the way to Boston confirmed I was still on course, your weekly reviews and quarterly audits are the markers that keep you aligned with your ultimate destination. 

Detours and fatigue will test you, but if your systems are strong and your vision is clear, you’ll arrive exactly where you set out to be.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
• How to define and engineer your three-year vision with clarity
• Why systems and accountability act as your GPS for long-term success
• How to turn quarterly and weekly reviews into real momentum
• Why milestones matter for building confidence and sustaining energy
• How to approach vision work like a marathon, not a sprint

The pursuit of a three-year vision isn’t all that different from other major journeys in life — raising children, planning a wedding, training for a marathon, transforming your health, or learning a new skill. None of these happen overnight. They unfold stage by stage, season by season, with preparation, discipline, and checkpoints along the way.

Your future business and life won’t happen by accident. They’re engineered — mapped out like a road trip, fueled by consistent effort, and built mile by mile until you arrive at the destination you chose.

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Take Flight Weekly Episode #294: The Road Trip to Your Three-Year Vision

In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted career of Charles Clendenin, a chemist, entrepreneur, and executive producer. We explore how he combines scientific expertise, entrepreneurial vision, and creative insight to lead ventures across industries. As a proud Son of the American Revolution, Charles also shares how his heritage and values of integrity, service, and innovation guide his work and inspire others to push boundaries and achieve excellence.

Charles Clendenin: A Chemist’s Mind and an Entrepreneur’s Vision

As a Chemist, seasoned Entrepreneur, and Son of the American Revolution, Charles Clendenin embodies a unique blend of intellectual curiosity, business acumen, and passion for life. This remarkable individual has established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in multiple industries, leaving an indelible mark on the world.

Jim Miller is a success mentor and life coach who guides top real estate brokers from around the country while managing 2.3B+ in sales production as Designated Managing Broker with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty in Chicago, Illinois.  He is also recognized as a top real estate coach to top Sotheby's International Realty brokers in 35 luxury markets.

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