“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.”—Helen Keller
The bible tells us that where there is no vision, the people perish (Proverbs 29:18, KJV). The verse more correctly speaks to prophetic revelation, but, like many of the Proverbs, the verse can have many applications. I often think of it when it comes to thoughts of the future and guiding my path. We need more than just sight to be (extra)ordinary. We need vision.
Success requires forward thinking. It requires planning. It requires knowing where you want to go.
Having vision requires also that we know from where we have come and what our strengths are. Having vision demands more than sight.
We all need vision—personally and professionally. This is the growth mindset. One who seeks to better himself or herself or better his/her circumstances needs a plan. The growth-oriented need to look beyond what is seen. We need to look beyond the box. We need there to be no box.
Having no vision makes decision making nearly impossible. Indeed, having sight but no vision is worse than being blind.
Carpe momento!