By Jernavis Draughn
What’s the difference between a vision and a mission? The bible says, “Where there is no vision people perish.” Our life’s vision provides clarity for the mission AND direction we undertake. But destination leads our direction. It governs our behavior, which creates our daily habits. This is the reason our DECISIONS dictate our DESTINY. Let’s break down the difference between both in effort to gain more understanding on WHY both are necessary in reaching our GOALS. Remember, reasons come before results. If our WHY is powerful, the how is easy. In the book, Leadership by Alison and David Price, they explained the difference between the two:
A vision, is where you aspire to be in the future. Your vision summarizes what you’re aspiring to achieve.
A mission, is what you aspire to do, your purpose for being on this earth. Your mission summarizes your purpose.
What is your life mission? What compelling vision do you have for your life? Hence, this is the reason we need daily, quarterly and yearly goals. Intrinsic motivation is the one thing that inspires us to become better human beings in the journey to reach our goals. It is the hunger to solve a problem that the world hasn’t found the answer too.
Examples: food and water security, free health care, lack of economic opportunity and unemployment, poverty and inequality are just a few of these things.
The list can run as long as the Amazon River. The point I’m making is, some of the best business ideas come from unsolved problems. My vision and mission for my life is connected to helping others grow emotionally, spiritually, mentally and financially. They are intertwined with each other, because my WHY is connected to giving.
I’ve learned success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure. We were created by GOD to be givers and to help other people! The major key is to discover what your gift is, then finding how you can use it to help the world become a better place. That takes time, self-discovery and pondering about what your strengths are and what you want your legacy to be when your story ends.
Quote of the Day: “The secret to living is GIVING.”-Tony Robbins