By Thomas Leonard Step 1. Get that it is now becoming normal to have a vision. Having a vision is not weird. Having a vision used to be a 'woo-woo' thing, but as more people have more time, space, money and reserves, they can afford to think bigger and think beyond themselves. And part of thinking bigger is to sense more of what's possible. I believe that the terms vision and visionary will become natural and commonplace in the next 10-20 years. To NOT have a vision will be unusual. Even if your vision is "just" an intuitive feeling or intangible sense at this stage, it IS a vision and it's worth discovering, articulating and experimenting

Where do you see yourself or your business a year from now? 3 years? 5 years? When you die, what would you like people to say about you at the service? The answers to those questions, and a few more, can assist you as you prepare your vision statement. A vision statement helps to pull you forward, towards something you've deemed "special". Without a clear vision, you may find yourself confused, stuck, stressed, overwhelmed, and drained. How can you get back on your track? The answers are as individual as you are. Use some of the ideas below as starting points. Write down every reason (or excuse) why you don't have a personal or professional vision.

Sarah Hughes, Gold Metal Skater, had hers at age six. Joseph Campbell, folklore author, found his after visiting the Museum of History in NYC. At age 4, Oprah Winfrey remembers watching her grandmother washing clothes by boiling them – Oprah “knew” then her life would be different. They all found something that raised their inner vibrations, their passion — and created a vision. People who live their visions always seem to have time to do the things they want to do – we often call them “go getters!” They're focused, make decisions easily and smile often. And they're flexible – they don't get “stuck” in their vision and miss better opportunities. As Joseph Campbell said, “We