The 10x Action Plan

The 10x Factors for employees, entrepreneurs and investors form the foundation for top performers.

They are the mindset and principles you need to follow if you want to truly excel in your respective roles — before or as you take action to achieve a result.

There are a few steps you need to take to ensure that the steps you do take will give you the best results.

These steps are found in The 10x Action Plan.

They are as follows:

Endgame —> Purpose —> Goals —> Strategies —> Tactics —> KPIs

Let’s look at each one in more detail.

1. Endgame

The Endgame is the ultimate outcome you’re aiming for.

It is the final, undeniable picture of what you want.

You write a precise description the outcome you want — in some years, or a decade or two later.

Example Of Endgames:

1. If you’re an employee:
   
   I am the CEO of a leading tech company in sustainable energy solutions, leading a company that transforms how the world powers its future.

2. If you're a entrepreneur:
   
   Our app is the No.1 choice in the personal finance app market.
   

3. If you’re an investor:
   
   I have a $2 million portfolio and growing.

Why It Matters:

The Endgame sets the direction and focus for every decision that you make. Without it, you have no clear destination.

How To Set It:

1. Be specific.
   You will be using numbers, timelines, or rankings that you can measure. It is the clear outcome that keeps you focused at all times.

2. Write it down as if you have already achieved it. 
   Say: “I am”, “I have”.
   Don’t say: “I will be”, “I will have”.

2. Purpose

Your Purpose answers the “Why” behind the Endgame.

This is the motivation that keeps you doing what you do.

Example:

1. Employee
   
   I want to help the world transition to clean energy which will improve everyone’s quality of life and preserve the planet for our future generations.
   

2. Entrepreneur
   
   I want to help people gain financial independence as the vast majority of the population are not educated on financial matters, leading to a lot of unnecessary hardships.
   

3. Investor
   
   I want to support my family comfortably, explore new opportunities, and be free to make choices without financial constraints.

Why It Matters:

Purpose provides meaning.

When you know why you’re doing something, you’re more likely to stick with it, even when the journey gets a bit rough at times.

How To Set It:

1. Look beyond profit.

2. Think about what impact you want to make or why this goal matters deeply to you. 

3. Goals

Goals take the endgame and break it down into achievable, measurable steps.

They are specific outcomes that move you closer to the Endgame.

Example:

1. Employee:
   
   • Within 3 Years: Secure a senior management role, such as Director of Product Development, in a reputable sustainable tech company, focusing on clean energy solutions.

   
   • Within 5 Years: Lead a high-profile project that generates over $100M in revenue or significantly advances sustainable technology.
   
   • Within 7 Years: Transition to an executive role (VP or C-suite) with direct responsibility for product strategy and market expansion.
   
   • Within 10 Years: Achieve the CEO position of a leading tech company in sustainable energy, with measurable contributions to industry standards and global impact.
   

2. Entrepreneur:
   
   • Within 1 Year: 100,000 active users for app.
   
   • Within 2 Years: Reach a 4.0+ Star Rating on app stores.
   
   • Within 3 Years: Secure key partnerships with at least 5 major financial institutions and generate $10m in annual revenue.
   
   • Within 4 Years: Capture a 20% market share in the personal finance app category.
   
   • Within 5 Years: 1 million active monthly users and expand product offers.

3. Investor:

   
   • Within 1 Year: Accumulate $200,000 by saving and investing strategically across diversified assets.
   
   

   • Within 3 Years: Grow the portfolio to $750,000 by focusing on high-growth assets and compounding returns.
   
   

   • Within 5 Years: Reach $1.25 million by maintaining consistent investment and taking advantage of market opportunities.
   
   

   • Within 8 Years: Achieve the Endgame of a $2 million portfolio, with an annual return rate that continues to grow through strategic reinvestment and passive income streams.

Why It Matters:

Goals give you tangible targets.

They turn your Endgame into something you can measure progress against.

How To Set It: 

1. Use The SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) framework to set your goals.

2. When your goal has a deadline, a number, or some way to track progress, you WILL progress.

4. Strategies

Strategies are your high-level plans to achieve the goals.

They define the “how” behind your goals and involve big-picture thinking.

This is where you decide your primary approaches to achieve success.

Examples:

1. Employee
   
   • Build Industry Expertise: Deepen knowledge and expertise in sustainable energy and innovative tech solutions through ongoing education, certifications, and by working on advanced projects.
   
   

   • Network Strategically: Build relationships with key players in sustainable energy, including attending industry conferences, engaging with mentors, and contributing to influential publications.
   
   

   • Take On Leadership Roles: Seek roles that build strategic decision-making skills and give experience managing high-stakes projects, budgets, and large teams.
   
   

   • Focus On Innovation: Prioritise projects that advance new technologies, align with global energy needs, and demonstrate measurable impact.
   
   

   • Develop A Personal Brand: Establish a public presence through speaking engagements, articles, and case studies, focusing on thought leadership in sustainable tech.
   

2. Entrepreneur:
   
   • Build A User-Friendy App: Focus on creating an app that’s easy to navigate, secure, and tailored to user needs, ensuring a seamless experience that keeps users engaged.

   
   • Drive Growth: Boost user base by forming partnerships with financial institutions and using data-driven marketing to reach the right audience effectively.
   
   

   • Establish Trust and Brand Authority: Build credibility through thought leadership, customer testimonials, and strong security measures, positioning the app as a reliable leader in personal finance.
   
   

   • Expand Globally with Localisation: Adapt the app for different regions with language options, currency support, and regional insights to make it accessible and relevant worldwide.
   

3. Investor:
   
   • Diversify Investments Across High-Growth and Stable Assets: Balance the portfolio by allocating funds to both high-growth investments and stable assets.

   
   • Prioritise Income-Generating Investments: Focus on assets that generate passive income.
   
   • Stay Informed And Adapt To Market Trends: Continuously monitor market conditions, economic shifts, and emerging investment opportunities to make well-timed adjustments, keeping the portfolio aligned with current growth and risk levels.
   
   • Review And Rebalance Quarterly: Do this to maintain the target allocation between high-growth and stable assets, ensuring that the portfolio remains balanced and in line with your investment goals.

Why It Matters:

Strategies guide your actions.

Without a clear strategy, you’re just guessing.

With one, you have a defined plan of attack.

How To Set It:

1. Look at what’s worked for others.

2. Understand your audience.

3. Choose strategies that align with your resources and strengths.

5. Tactics

Tactics are the specific actions you’ll take to execute each strategy.

They are the daily tasks or steps you need to follow to make progress.

Examples:

1. Employee
   
   • Pursue Education And Certifications In Sustainable Energy And Executive Management: E.g. an MBA focused on energy or certifications in energy management.

   
   • Attend 3-5 Key Industry Conferences Per Year: Actively network with industry leaders, investors, and other innovators in sustainable tech.
   
   

   • Publish Quarterly Articles Or Insights: In leading industry journals, blogs, or LinkedIn on sustainable energy solutions to build credibility.
   
   

   • Volunteer For High-Visibility Projects Within Your Company: Aim for results that can be presented as case studies.
   
   

   • Schedule Monthly Meetings With A Mentor: He should be in an executive role in tech or sustainable energy, for you to gain insights and feedback on professional development.
   
   

   • Develop Project Success Tracker For Each Project: Focus on metrics like cost savings, revenue generated, or environmental impact to showcase leadership abilities.
   

2. Entrepreneur:
   
   1. Build A User-Friendly App:
   
   • Conduct regular user feedback sessions via in-app surveys, focus groups, and beta testing to understand user needs and preferences.

   
   • Implement AI-driven insights and recommendations that guide users based on their spending habits, financial goals, and account activity.

   
   • Develop a simple onboarding experience that quickly introduces users to key features, making it easy for them to start managing their finances right away.

   
   • Integrate two-factor authentication and data encryption to enhance security and build trust, particularly around sensitive financial data.

   
   • Update the app regularly with new features and improvements based on user feedback and financial market trends.
   
   2. Drive Growth:
   
   • Identify and reach out to potential partners like banks, fintech companies, and financial educators for mutually beneficial collaborations.

   
   • Launch a referral program offering incentives (like cashback or premium access) for users who bring in new app users.

   
   • Create targeted ad campaigns across digital channels, focusing on high ROI platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram) based on data analytics.

   
   • Engage finance influencers and bloggers to endorse the app, leveraging their audiences to increase brand visibility and credibility.

   
   • Use data analytics to refine marketing efforts continuously, shifting resources to channels with the highest user acquisition and retention rates.
   
   3. Establish Trust And Brand Authority:
   
   • Publish regular content on personal finance tips through a blog, newsletter, or social media to position the app as a thought leader in the finance space.

   
   • Secure high-quality user testimonials and case studies that highlight real-life financial improvements from using the app.
   

   • Participate in key financial industry events and sponsor relevant webinars or conferences to build brand visibility among potential users and partners.

   
   • Invest in public relations (PR) to get coverage in financial and tech publications, reinforcing the app’s credibility.

   
   • Ensure strong, accessible customer support, offering in-app chat, email, and social media support channels to handle issues swiftly and transparently.
   
   4. Expand Globally With Localisation:
   
   • Research target international markets for local preferences, regulations, and user behavior insights to inform feature localisation.

   
   • Adapt the app for multiple languages and currencies, and include country-specific financial tools or advice where possible.

   
   • Work with local influencers and organisations in each market to promote the app, adapting the message to resonate with regional values and needs.

   
   • Comply with local data privacy laws (such as GDPR in Europe), ensuring that the app meets all regulatory requirements in each market.

   
   • Test the app in smaller international markets first, gathering feedback and making adjustments before full-scale launches in larger regions.
   

3. Investor:

1) Diversify Investments Across High-Growth and Stable Assets:

• Set A Target Allocation: Eg. 60% high-growth assets, 40% stable assets and review this allocation annually to stay balanced.
  

• Identify and invest in diversified high-growth options like individual stocks, ETFs, and crypto assets that align with personal risk tolerance.
  

• Add stable assets such as bonds, real estate, or REITs that provide stability, focusing on assets with consistent historical performance.
  

• Use low-cost index funds or ETFs to diversify within each asset class, reducing the risk from individual investments.

2) Prioritise Income-Generating Investments

• Invest in dividend-paying stocks and ETFs, aiming for a dividend yield of 3-5% to create a steady passive income stream.
  

• Explore bonds or bond ETFs that pay regular interest, such as municipal or corporate bonds, which contribute to income without high volatility.
  

• Consider REITs or real estate crowdfunding platforms to generate rental income without directly managing properties.
  

• Reinvest all income generated from dividends and interest to maximise compounding effects within the portfolio.

3) Stay Informed and Adapt to Market Trends

• Follow reliable financial news sources and subscribe to industry reports that cover economic shifts, market conditions, and emerging trends.
  

• Review quarterly market insights and adjust investments to take advantage of sectors with high growth potential or defensive qualities during downturns.
  

• Attend at least one investment seminar or webinar annually to stay updated on new opportunities and investment strategies.
  

• Set aside a portion of the portfolio for new investments (e.g., 5-10%) in emerging sectors like green energy or technology to capture growth from innovative trends

4) Review and Rebalance Quarterly

• Conduct a quarterly portfolio review to ensure alignment with target allocation and rebalance as needed by selling or buying assets.
  

• Set up automatic rebalancing options (if available) within brokerage accounts to adjust allocations with minimal effort.
  

• Analyse performance against benchmarks, such as the S&P 500 or relevant indices, to evaluate overall portfolio performance.
  

• Document changes and performance quarterly, noting which assets are underperforming or outperforming, and make data-driven adjustments as needed.

Why It Matters:

Tactics turn strategies into reality.

They’re the actionable steps that get things done.

How To Set It:

1. Break down each strategy into bite-sized, doable actions.

2. Focus on consistency and ensure each tactic is doable with your current resources.

6. KPIs

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) measure your progress toward your goals.

They let you know if you’re on track, off-track, or need to make adjustments in your strategies and/or tactics.

Examples:

1. Employee
   
   • Annual career progression: In terms of promotion or expanded responsibility.
   
   

   • Number of successful product launches or projects led: That significantly impact revenue or industry standing.
   
   

   • Growth in network and industry influence: Measured by conference invites, published articles, or partnerships.
   
   

   • Annual increase in leadership skills: Measured by positive feedback from peers and mentors.
   
   

   • Financial impact of projects led: E.g., generating $50 million+ revenue or reducing carbon emissions by a specific target.
   

2. Entrepreneur
   
   • Monthly Active Users (MAU) Growth Rate: From 100,000 MAUs in year one to 1 million by year five.
   
   

   • User Retention and Churn Rate: Retention above 60% at three months and a monthly churn below 5%.
   
   • Revenue and Revenue Growth Rate: $10 million in annual revenue by Year 3.

   
   • App Store Rating: 4.0+ Stars
   

3. Investor:
   
   • Annual Portfolio Growth Rate: Targeting at least 12%.
   
   

   • Percentage Of Passive Income: Targeting 5%+ of total portfolio.
   
   

   • Percentage High-Growth vs. Stable Assets: Targeting 60% in high-growth assets and 40% in stable assets.
   
   

   • Investment Added Each Quarter: Review at least 8 new investment opportunities, with the goal of adding 2-3 high-quality investments.
   
   

   • Quarterly/Annual Return-On-Investment (ROI): Achieve a quarterly ROI of at least 3% and an annual ROI of 12-15%, measured against relevant benchmarks such as the S&P 500 or comparable indices, to ensure competitive performance.

Why It Matters:

KPIs keep you informed and help you catch issues early.

If a KPI isn’t where it should be, you can take corrective action before a small issue becomes a big problem.

How To Set It:

1. Identify the most critical metrics that truly indicate progress.

2. Don’t overwhelm yourself with too many; focus on the numbers that matter most.

The 10x Factors and The 10x Action Plan give you a solid structure to reach your highest goals, whether you’re an employee, entrepreneur, or investor.

Each part — from defining your Endgame to tracking your KPIs — keeps you focused and clear on every step you take.

With The 10x Action Plan, you’re moving forward with purpose.

Every action has a reason behind it.

Every outcome is measurable.

You’ll know exactly where you stand, what’s working, and what needs adjusting.

So if you’re serious about rising to the top, this plan is your roadmap.

Follow it, stay consistent, and you’ll have a clear path to achieving exactly what you set out to do.

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