Vision… the future unveiled
“Where there is no vision the people
perish”
… Proverbs 29:18
Vision is a desired future
that an individual, group of persons or an organization would like to achieve. It
acts like a beacon guiding and leading always in the right direction, even
through the darkest of times when ideas dry up. Vision is the ability to see
and communicate or show a future that is better than the present and chart a
path into it. Vision is one of the greatest requirements for leadership. “When I think of vision, I have in mind
the ability to see above and beyond the majority.” Charles R. Swindoll.
“It
is a terrible thing to see and have no vision.” …Helen Keller
Why visions?
“Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream,
so you shall become. Your vision is the
promise of what you shall one day be; your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.”
promise of what you shall one day be; your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.”
Vision is
required for every area of life because it gives clarity of purpose and joy
since, progress can be measured. Progress can never occur without vision
neither can success be achieved. In
times of crisis and trouble, Vision acts as a life line giving hope to carry on
and courage to face challenges.
Many lives, companies, countries and
institution have been destroyed by lack of vision and many more have been saved
from the brinks of destruction by leaders with visions.
“Vision without
action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision
with action can change the world.” …Joel A. Barker
How
do I create vision?
“Good business leaders create a vision,
articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it
to completion.”
…Jack Welch
Vision
and Mission Statements are used by organizations and corporate bodies to
clearly and concisely show there direction. Vision should and must be created
for every area of life such as: academics, finance, health, Marriage,
spiritual, relationship, career, business etc. this will give us something to
work toward.
Creating
a vision is an extremely personal thing. The questions in the activity session
will acts as guide answer them as HONESTLY as you can.
ACTIVITY
What
would you like to achieve in Life? _____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
List
3 things that make you Happy.
I.
____________________________________________________
II.
____________________________________________________
III.
____________________________________________________
List
3 things that get you angry.
I.
____________________________________________________
II.
____________________________________________________
III.
____________________________________________________
W
hat makes you feel Fulfilled? ___________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What
would you like to achieve in your,
I.
Education
II.
Career
III.
Marriage
IV.
Spiritual life
V.
Finance
VI.
Add any other area…
Ask
3 people close that you believe can tell you the truth, what they think you
will become in future.
I.
____________________________________________________
II.
____________________________________________________
III.
____________________________________________________
NOTE:
what people think/says about you is an indication of where you are heading. If
it is not in line with vision then drastic change in attitude, character and
thought is needed.
“Vision is the art of seeing what is
invisible to others.” …Jonathan
Swift
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