An old inscription found in a church in Sussex, England, circa 1730, states:

“A vision without a task is but a dream,
A task without a vision is drudgery,
A task with a vision is the hope of the world.”

We think that Goal Setting and the Law of Attraction are modern day concepts. As it turns out they are not. People knew all along that in order to achieve anything significant and long-lasting you must have both: VISION and ACTION.

The Biggest Misconceptions about VISION:

In spite of what many people think, vision is not just a clear image of what you would like to achieve. It is much deeper than that.

1. Vision is not an abstract outcome. The difference between an adult’s way of thinking to that of a child’s, is that we adults, have the capacity to think in abstract terms. This is wonderful, until we start to dream and state our desires using these concepts. “Good health”, “gorgeous looking body”, “happy family”, “stellar career” or “wealth” are concepts that everyone will imagine and understand differently. The problem with these statements is that there is no way of telling when you have achieved them.

Any great vision should always be stated in concrete, specific, and measurable terms.

2. Vision is not a dream. A dream is a castle in the air. A vision starts with a dream, but it also has a foundation that is grounded in reality. Too often when people set goals or state their intentions they ignore one simple thing – their starting point. No matter how great you are at visualizing, you cannot become a millionaire in a month if your current monthly income is $2,000.

Do not be afraid to dream big. But also be realistic about the time it will take you to get from where you are right now to where you want to be.

3. Vision is not an “ideal” that you should pursue. An ideal is something that we feel we SHOULD achieve guided by our own “idealistic” standards or by trying to meet other people’s overly high expectations. Vision, on the other hand, is a goal that we willingly and eagerly CHOOSE to pursue. How to tell the difference? Listen to yourself! If your goals make you feel frustrated, angry and resistant, then you are trying to force yourself into doing something that you do not want to do in the first place. But if you feel empowered, enthusiastic and inspired by your vision then you are on the right track!

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