The common saying that life is a business is true. Once you learn how to take control over your affairs, it becomes easy to navigate the process of building a business. And the very first place to begin is to have a reason to live life maximally.
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According to Dr Myles Munroe, a vision is a clear conception of something that is not yet reality, but which can exist. It is a strong image of a preferable future. This means that the present is not enough, something else is needed. A vision is an idea that is so powerful, it can live beyond the grave.
Vision makes you know how to set goals. It makes your path towards life clearer. The more you dwell and build on your vision, the more you get clearer on how to achieve it.
5 Ways To Create A Compelling Vision For Your Life
Focus On The Big Picture
It is great to live in the present and create immediate plans, but a vision helps you know what kind of plans are worth executing. You have to be rid of immediate gratification and think futuristically. Will your current actions have dire consequences 10-15 years from now? Will you be proud of the decisions you are currently making? What would you like to be renowned for in a few years? How are you ensuring it happens? These questions give a vague idea of where your actions and thoughts should be aligned towards.
Document
Now you have an idea of who you want to be, it is time to put them on paper. List out all of the things you want to achieve and be known for. List them in order of priority. Please, note that this is not a wish list, it should align with who you are, and who you are becoming. Documentation helps you vet how realistic, viable and sustainable your vision is.
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Find The Triggers
Identify why your vision is important to you. Could it be a need or lack during your childhood that has largely reflected in how you feel and think about a circumstance? Knowing the emotional component of your vision ignites passion in you. It outlines why this vision is important to you and drives you towards persuasion.
Begin Execution
Your vision must have a timeline and should further be broken down into goals to ensure achievability. As soon as this is outlined, you begin execution immediately. Every day, outline which of your actions move you closer to becoming an epistle of your vision. As you internalize your vision, you will realize that whenever you engage in actions that take you farther away from your goals, you feel quite uneasy and will likely be compelled to return to the path you are initially headed.
Believe In Yourself
To create a compelling vision, you have to have enough faith in your ability that you have the wherewithal to complete the tasks and achieve all the goals you have set in place for yourself. Trust your instincts on this journey, become aware of the privileges and advantages you possess and apply yourself throughout the process.
Let each day of your existence count. Visualize your future and do the requisite actions. Document progress and reward it, so you keep being motivated to press onward for more.
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