Put simply vision gives direction and meaning. Management consultants often encourage organisations to have vision statements in order to direct their activities and services and to inspire their staff, clients and key stakeholders. But how many people think of having a personal vision statement. Here are 3 reasons that having a personal vision is important.
Gives a framework to evaluate success.
Vision gives a foundation to your life and as tool for personal development it helps establish purpose and sets a framework for evaluating success.
Gives clarity
Articulating a vision and writing it down gives clarity. Clarity comes from the process of thinking about your purpose, motivation and options.
Shapes priorities
Having a clear vision helps with prioritisation. In world full of choice and options, having a clear vision helps you to make choices that propel you towards your vision.
