Next Level!

Sometime ago, I was facilitating a team-bonding training for senior managers of a certain company and one of the activities required being blindfolded and relying on someone else to guide them through the maze. Some people found this more challenging than others.

I always find the activity intriguing because it is a metaphor for life. It emphasises the fact that without our capacity to see effectively, we would inevitably have to rely on people to guide us; the alternative would be to travel only to familiar places.

Beyond just ‘seeing’, vision is the ability to see things the way they could be. To make it practical, as a single lady, vision helps you see yourself in your matrimonial home, having a conversation with your husband and children. As a man, vision helps you see yourself in your new job, leading your team. As a family, vision helps you see everyone the way they could be. Vision is futuristic, but it must be clear, articulate and precise. “Nothing becomes dynamic until it becomes specific” – Sam Adeyemi.

Having said that, statistics show that very few people document and revisit their vision. Personally, I have discovered that because of the myriads of things I have to get done daily, there is a tendency to find myself drifting from the core of my vision. This implies that one may be caught in needless activities, being busy without being productive. This is why I disagree with the generally accepted saying that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a step, it is rather a step in the right direction.

Do you have your vision documented? Do you revisit it often? Have you abandoned your vision to copy that of others?

THINK & ACT: We cannot arrive at a destination we have not seen in our hearts. Your vision is your future. Take some time out with a pen and paper – preferably in a place that is void of distractions – meticulously document what you would like to see in the next 1 year in as much detail as possible.

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Chidi & Victor Akunna are leading voices on marital romance and family life. They are passionate about helping individuals, couples and organisations build sustainable and valuable relationships, and testimonials abound. They are authors of many articles and books. They partner in the administration of “Romance Masterclass” – a coaching programme and “Lite the FIRE” workshop – a couples’ romance makeover intervention. Together, they write “Connected Hearts” – a leading daily devotional on spicing up marital romance and strengthening families. They also oversee the operations of Foundation for Family Affairs – a charity focused on strengthening families around the globe. Feel free to enjoy the resources available here!

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