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It Starts With A Vision
Ever heard of Walt Disney? Yes, he’s the guy who created the
first sound cartoon, the first all-color cartoon and the first animated
feature-length motion picture. Anyone who has managed to bring all of
these three together for entertainment is someone with a definite vision.
But aside from these, two of Disney’s greatest masterpieces were
Disneyland and Walt Disney World, theme parks that capture the imagination
of every child, and even every adult.
How did Walt Disney come up with his ideas? What was his vision for
his future, and what spurred him on to create his company?
Vision sparks a leader and fires him up to do the things that inspire
him the most. It draws him forward and makes everyone want to follow
him, a strong leader. When a person doesn’t have a vision in life,
one that propels him towards achieving his dreams, then he practically
has no direction at all.
So what makes a good leader with vision? Here are a couple of pointers
for you to follow.
Vision starts from within. You can’t go around telling people
what their vision is nor can they ask you for suggestions on what their
vision should be. Vision comes from within, so take a long, hard look
at yourself. If you are having a hard time figuring out your vision,
think of what interests you and you can start from there. If you’re
still not sure what your vision is, look for a partner that shares the
same interests and plans as you. Even Walt Disney had one – his
brother, Roy.
Vision draws on your history. Look back at your past and figure out
the lessons you have learned from your life experiences. Visions don’t
materialize overnight. Leaders who have visions in life draw out their
sources from what they have learned in the past and the mistakes that
they have made.
One great vision is one that aims to meets other people’s needs.
It’s not all about you alone—it’s all about drawing
other people into your dream and changing their lives. If your vision
is restricted solely to helping you fulfill your purpose and not benefiting
other people, then it’s too shallow and selfish. Your vision should
be something that resonates within other people and enables them to
work for that goal as well.
Having a clear vision can help you prepare and gather your resources.
One of the best things about working towards your vision is that it
helps you attract others. It’s like a magnet. The more powerful
the vision is, the more likely people will want to achieve it.
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