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Blurry VisionVision with Precision

Having a vision is fun; vision with precision gets it done.

—Stephen Covey

Begin with the end in mind. Put your intention out there and it will be yours. We’ve all heard the catchy statements about vision. It is true; if you don’t know where you are going, you will likely end up somewhere you don’t want to be. Although imagining yourself being wealthy and successful or on a yacht enjoying a fine drink may make you feel good, it won’t get you there. It’s not the vision alone that leads to success. It’s the vision plus insight into how to reach the vision. I actually think that people who are “visionaholics” get in the way of their own success because they don’t focus on what to do and how to do it. The result ...

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