Vision
Before I can get anywhere, I have to know where I am going.
Why is it important to have direction/vision?
Staying still is stagnation. No growth, no change. Self-growth is obviously important. We are all trying to get to a proper place of self-maturation in order to handle lifes problems and live in the most abundant way that we can (thanks Moriah).
Having a vision for my future is what leads to something to chase after. To hopefully promote self-growth (b/c that leads to handling lifes problems more effectively, and THAT leads to living more abundantly). Vision involves something not yet attained, but something we can envision ourselves having.
Vision usually requires goals--abstract or concrete. An abstract goal is something like being more spiritual, be happy, be enthusiastic. A goal remains abstract only when it is not clearly defined. It becomes something tangible when you know precisely what it is that you want. Rather than just having an idea that pops into your head.
SO, you have to know what you want before you can get it. But some guidelines must be in order. Some questions must be posed surrounding my vision.
1.) What do I want?
2.) Is this goal worthy of chasing after? Is it important (most important - God)? Long term?
3.) Will it promote self-growth?
4.) Will it make me happy? Is it fun?
5.) Is it acceptable in the eyes of everyone? How does it affect others?
6.) Does this goal align with my internal values?
And all of this is before you do any of the actual legwork. Although, this is work in itself. It is mental contruction. Which will require research, time, energy, and investment. Then the physical legwork comes after that. Actual implementation of the vision/dream. Making an action plan. Carrying out this vision day-to-day.
More on leadership and vision here. A really good and to-the-point article on leadership. With video links. This book also looks interesting.
Why is it important to have direction/vision?
Staying still is stagnation. No growth, no change. Self-growth is obviously important. We are all trying to get to a proper place of self-maturation in order to handle lifes problems and live in the most abundant way that we can (thanks Moriah).
Having a vision for my future is what leads to something to chase after. To hopefully promote self-growth (b/c that leads to handling lifes problems more effectively, and THAT leads to living more abundantly). Vision involves something not yet attained, but something we can envision ourselves having.
Vision usually requires goals--abstract or concrete. An abstract goal is something like being more spiritual, be happy, be enthusiastic. A goal remains abstract only when it is not clearly defined. It becomes something tangible when you know precisely what it is that you want. Rather than just having an idea that pops into your head.
SO, you have to know what you want before you can get it. But some guidelines must be in order. Some questions must be posed surrounding my vision.
1.) What do I want?
2.) Is this goal worthy of chasing after? Is it important (most important - God)? Long term?
3.) Will it promote self-growth?
4.) Will it make me happy? Is it fun?
5.) Is it acceptable in the eyes of everyone? How does it affect others?
6.) Does this goal align with my internal values?
And all of this is before you do any of the actual legwork. Although, this is work in itself. It is mental contruction. Which will require research, time, energy, and investment. Then the physical legwork comes after that. Actual implementation of the vision/dream. Making an action plan. Carrying out this vision day-to-day.
More on leadership and vision here. A really good and to-the-point article on leadership. With video links. This book also looks interesting.
maya said last night, "education is a lifelong process. you never arrive, you're always going." where were you bro? see ya tonight :)
Posted by
MW Rice |
12:44 PM