Build a powerful vision

Last time we talked about making a difference in your life.
Today we’ll talk about firing others with your vision.
Years ago, a visionary editor fired me with his vision.
He dreamed of making a good newspaper a great one.
He wasn’t satisified with just a good newspaper.
I had worked with other talented editors.
None of them had a dream as big and powerful as his.
One day he suffered a major stroke, collapsed and died.
His vision and his dream did not survive him.
With his death, the wind went out of the place.
The ship lay dead in the water. No wind whipped its sails.
Fine men, but men with lesser dreams, took the helm.
They lacked vision. They saw a paycheck, not a purpose.
They were timid. Their lack of vision frustrated me.
I left for open water, for the chance to succeed or fail.
That experience taught me people need a vision.
You know my vision: $200 million for literacy and learning.
We will achieve it over the next 10 years.
Large and powerful dreams will excite others to join you.
For more on creating your vision, please click here.

Making a difference in life

Last time we talked about finding your great purpose in life.
Today we’ll talk about making a difference in your life.
Researchers tracked Harvard MBA graduates more than 20 years.
They found this about those who succeeded and those who didn’t.
Those who have no written plans work for those who do.
The Small Business Administration tells us that to succeed:
• We need vision, marketing savvy and detailed plans.
• We need the capital to see plans through to profitability.
• We must execute our plans with skill and determination.
Those who don’t are doomed to fail.
You must be willing not only to dream but to plan.
You have to turn those dreams into written plans.
You must let nothing keep you from a rewarding life.
It’s up to you. Your family and friends may help.
But the responsibility is yours alone.
We can make life a great adventure if we accept this challenge.
We must dare to dream and act on our dreams. It’s up to us.
For help with your written plans, click here.