I would love it if once–just once–when I asked a person what their vision was, they had some answer.
Even a lame answer would be better than the blank look I get when I ask the question.
In the last few weeks, I’ve had a chance to ask a few people that question–and I’m convinced that there’s something deep down inside us that says it’s uncool to have a dream.
We were told early in life ‘not to dream.’ We talked about dreaming as if it was cool–but when any of us did it, we got crapped on.
Here’s What I’d Like You To Tell Me
If I have the pleasure of meeting you in the next year, and I ask you what your vision is, here’s what I wish you’d say (or something like this):
- I want to make tons of money. I have a vision of myself being a $500,000/year earner–and I see myself giving a chunk of that to my church and other charities. I also want to help young kids who don’t have the opportunity I’ve had.
- I want to work 20 hours a week. I see myself getting my prospecting and selling in such good order that I only need to work 2o hours/ week. I have a system in place that generates discussion with new prospects and I have a person who walks the prospect through the sales process. I spend my 20 hours ONLY on key accounts.
- I speak at national events. I see myself accumulating knowledge and skills in presenting my solutions to our industry. I see a time soon–this year–when I can speak at national events on my area of expertise.
- I have a team that produces at my company and I generate income from them. I see myself as an entrepreneur within my own company and have learned how to build a team and lead them to production.
When you tell me that, I’ll give you a high five and say, “You are on your way to success.” But most of you won’t. You’ll tell me that you want to make more money this year than you did last–and that will be the extent of it.
Come on people. Dream a little. And get rid of those that laugh at those dreams.
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