The Power of Vision

From the video we watched in class, we learned that vision of the future is a key ingredient for success. I am now at the point in my life where adulthood has begun and my future is something I must think about and plan constantly. Three of my main business and personal goals that I have for the future as of now are to be a successful certified public accountant at a major firm, travel around the world, and eventually have a family of my own. Although these goals are common amongst many upcoming adults, a mere vision is nothing without action. Therefore, in order to achieve one's goals, specific actions must be incorporated into the equation.

My primary business goal as of right now is to be a successful certified public accountant at a major firm. I visualize myself in a business suit everyday working hard trying to be the best I can be and to produce the best results for my company. Aside from graduating college, which is obvious, my first action must be to pass the CPA exam. Based on my knowledge gained in school and a lot of time devoted to studying and practicing, I plan to be prepapred for this exam when the time comes. Once I have the actual license, I will have to develop a strong resume and begin applying for jobs. If I can land a job with a major firm from the beginning, that would be ideal and I could begin the journey up the ladder of that company. However, if that does not work out, I will have to gain experience somewhere else until I meet the credentials to be part of a major firm.

Traveling around the world is my next vision for the future. I have actually already began acting on this vision as of last year when I decided to travel to a different country every year. Last year I visited the Dominican Republic, which was a great experience in paradise. This summer, I am looking into a trip to Europe. Since traveling is not cheap, my main action throughout the year is putting money aside so that I can make my vision happen. Saving is not easy, but I make a big effort to do so by keeping my objectives in order and prioritizing my wants and needs. I feel that traveling is a magnificant thing and everyone should try to get away and see what our world has to offer outside of "home."

My thrid goal is one that cannot be complete until the first two are, which actual re-enforces the concept that a vision without action is merely a dream. My third goal is to settle down and have a family of my own (meaning a wife and kids of course). This goal is probably the most important of all because at the end of the day, family and love is what truly brings happiness. However, before settling down and building a family, I want to have lived for myself to the fullest extent. I must have a good and successful career to be economically stable to support my family. Also, I must have fulfilled my personal goals, in my case traveling, before I can devote my life to a family. Once the time comes to settle, I have to meet or have already met the person whom I am sure I can share and build a life with no regrets.

These are only three visions that I have thus far and I am sure many more will arise as my life goes on. Some visions won't become reality since unfortunately we cannot do everything we want to in life. However, those visions and goals that are most important to me will have to be supported by actions in order to be achieved. The future all starts with a vision and from there it is up to each individual to transform that vision into reality.