What questions should you ask as you craft your vision statement? Let’s think about this for a moment. Your ability to attract the talent required to complement your strengths is key in initiating your vision! Why? Your vision statement is where you invite people to participate and associate.
A BIG DREAM is exciting and provides harbor for like-minded individuals. A big dream, however, is not enough to attract people. A big dream requires clarity to convince people of your potential and initiate confidence that you can be trusted! Not only must your dream make room for others, it must provide clarity! Your vision statement will identify the problem you wish to address, challenge the status quo, and illuminate a direction! http://bit.ly/1anAkq5
When we understand the One Who lives in us and is our Helper, we are not afraid to take on any challenge. The key to overcoming is not perfection, but perseverance!
An American swimmer was after a new Olympic gold record. During the 7th race he was continually behind the Croatian swimmer, but a photo finish moment would determine his destiny. With 6 inches left to go, his opponent lifted his head and reached out for the wall. The American kept his head down, allowing for one more stroke. Stretching his right hand out, he touched the wall 1\100 of a second before the hand of his opponent, and history was made. One extra stretch was the difference between victory and defeat!
“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
Scripture: John 14:26, Philippians 3:12-14
Ask yourself these questions: Is my dream Audacious? Large enough to cast shade for others? Does it challenge me and challenge others to get involved? Is it measurable … so that individuals who are interested can find a place to join you on the route to your destination?
Success is for those who go it alone, but we find true significance as we include others in our dream! Remember, you are cutting a pathway through the forest, a highway in the desert for others to follow. You are created to promote possibility, pursue with excellence and synchronize strategies for the hope of humanity! http://bit.ly/1CvEBhG
I recall when my husband and I wanted to purchase a tent for Eurasia. We were excited because our mentor had been telling the people of the Ex-Soviet countries to purchase tents for evangelization and church planting. WOW! It looked like we had an idea from God. But when we met with our mentor, Dr. TL Osborn, his response to us was, “That’s not God.” Then he asked: “How many republics, nations, and regions are there in the ex-Soviet territories?” We knew the answer was a little over 100 – so our response to his question was easy, “We need 100 tents!” Immediately he responded by saying: “Now that’s an idea big enough for God to get involved with!”
We thought we had a big dream with one tent that cost $25,000, but we soon discovered that 100 tents made room for many organizations and people from around the globe to dream with us! Over 15 years later we now have 70 tents in that region and two small factories producing tents. If your dream is big enough, you can make room for others to join you in your dream! http://bit.ly/1CvEBhG
Is your dream transferrable? Who else will benefit from the majestic view of your dream? Is it motivational? Do you get excited about your dream? If you get excited others will also!
The following questions will help you clarify your dream by crafting a vision statement that identifies your destination, purpose and values. Remember these words: TRANSFERRABLE, MEMORABLE and MOTIVATIONAL.
- Does your vision statement identify where are you going?
- Does your vision statement define your purpose? Why do you exist?
- Does your vision statement convey your values? What principles guide your decisions or actions on your journey?
- Can your vision be easily captured by your audience?
- Is your vision memorable? Use action words and succinct sayings to convey your thoughts. Avoid clichés or overly used statements
- Is your vision motivational? It should be inspiring. If no one is excited about it you may not be effectively communicating! http://bit.ly/1bSPZ1P
Have you thought about the importance of instilling vision in others? Let’s look briefly at three words: Magnetic, Magnanimous & Majestic.
Is your vision MAGNETIC? Is it attracting interest from others? Is it drawing resources to you? Regardless of your socioeconomic status, the world around you has extra resources looking to be employed, and your vision will provide a road map for resources and people to travel along! Ask yourself, “What am I attracting to my vision? Is it what I want? What I am expecting?”
The second word is MAGNANIMOUS – Are you generous of spirit? It will take quite a bit of generosity of spirit, time and talent to get you to your destination. The word ‘magnanimous’ means to be royal in nature, noble in character, capable of gracious behavior. Are you forgiving, charitable? Learn to think like nobility. You will need these characteristics when friends, family and those you have trusted fail you on the pathway to your dream! The result of being magnanimous is that you won’t sweat the small stuff. That’s what happens when you know who you are and when you know where you are headed! You are made for royalty! For destiny!
MAJESTIC—is your dream memorable? What value will it add to society and others? Is it quantifiable? What great results do you anticipate? How many people will you help? How much income will it generate? What great issue in society are you addressing? http://bit.ly/1Eyv40n
The COST of your dream? Face the reality that you may need to raise the funds to acquire your dream, you may need a new education, you may need to find legal assistance to initiate your idea!
You might say, “I don’t have enough money to fulfill my vision!” Believe it or not, that’s not a new thought—most dreams begin with very little! MONEY FOLLOWS VISION! It’s not the money in your pocket that counts, but the value of the idea in your mouth that will open the door to opportunity!
It’s not what you have or what you know, but often it’s the WHO that you will meet that will make a dream a reality! Ask yourself: Who do you know? Who can you get to know? http://bit.ly/1bKt3BS
Nothing makes a dream come alive like writing your idea down and creating a prototype and determining what resources are required to pursue your dream. The following testimony could be you. What happened? A mother and a daughter decided to take the Live Your Dream – Dream Sheets and use them to layout the road map to their dream.
My daughter and I put our heads together on our idea, made some of them, then prayed and asked around for a patent lawyer. We met with one on Feb. 25 and had a list of questions we asked and showed him our idea. When he saw it, he loved it, and loved the idea and that there were so many different distributors we could market to. My goal is–to market our product, bring in more money and give back to God. (I truly believe that you cannot out give God).”
It is often said that some of the most brilliant ideas were conceived over a meal and written on a paper napkin! Your idea may be brilliant but that’s just the beginning! We have provided you with a workbook to help you formulate the dream that’s in your heart!
How? Research what your dream requires. Ask yourself this question: What price is too high to pay? Breakdown the cost of your dream on a personal level by asking these questions:
- What will my dream cost me personally – financially and emotionally?
- What will my dream cost my family? My marriage?
- What will my dream require from my current free time? Ask yourself, are you willing to give up your free time to pursue the dream that’s in your heart, or to learn a new skill, take a class, build a prototype, set a goal? Consider the price before you embark!
Be sure to download your Live Your Dream -7 Dream Sheets today!
Scripture: Proverbs 3:6
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Have you ever wondered, “How do I put my dream to the test?” What measurements, standards or costs are associated with your dream? Anything worth having has a price attached!
To improve your game skills as an athlete you have to practice, practice, practice. Likewise, in the daily pursuit of our dream sometimes we don’t feel like carrying on, but the sheer will of fortitude, the desire to win and the constant challenge to press beyond our current capabilities keeps us charging forward toward our destination.
Never give up, stretch the extra mile, and always discover the cost of your dream!
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Consider: does my dream capitalize on my strengths and minimize my weaknesses? The law of least effort says you will find your purpose where you find your natural rhythm in life!
Ponder: does my dream get me excited about helping others?
Meditate: where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? How will you know that you have achieved your ultimate success?
Remember…it’s never too late or never too early to begin dreaming! You’re never too poor or too limited to dream!
Today let’s push out of the comfort zone and enter the Idea Zone! You won’t regret it!
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