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Thought for Today:

YOUR VISION

What is your vision for your life? (That is where you want to be, do and have.)

How will your vision become real? (Your goals are your steps you take to make your vision a reality.)

Why do you want your vision to be a reality? (This is your motivation.)

When do you want your vision to be achieved? (This is your time table.)

What obstacles are you facing now? (These become your life lessons. They reveal your character, values, determination, faith and ability to
cope.)

Who do you spend a lot of time with? Who are your mentors, models and circle of family and friends? They have an influence on you. Is it helpful or hurtful?

I had countless dead end jobs and obstacles on the way to my living my vision of being a full time professional PAID motivational speaker and author. Many times I felt frustrated, lost, tired, impatient and financially stressed. I worked at so many temp jobs (shipping Dannon yogurt, telephone company, finance companies, hair care company, receptionist, home decorating sales secretary, car sales secretary, etc.) I did not allow temporary circumstances on the way to my dreams define or discourage me. I kept the main thing, the MAIN thing. I kept my vision clear. I cut out pictures and made treasure maps. I studied. I prayed. I spoke for free to learn the industry. I networked to make contacts. I took baby steps. I down sized my lifestyle and accepted delayed gratification. I fell down many times and got back up. I grew emotionally and spiritually. Many people around me did not see what I saw or believed what I believed. It was my dream. It was my life and it was my responsibility to work on it consistently. There will be many times you may feel like..."This is not where I'm supposed to be!" An Oliver Wendell Holmes quote confirms a success principle that kept me on my path. I pray that it encourages you today. He stated,..."The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving."

Keep moving. Keep growing. Keep believing and never give up!--by Jewel Diamond Taylor


"Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he." Proverbs 29:18 NIV