Vision
Thursday, March 31, 2011
The Power of Vision
What is life if one does not have a vision? We would be mere beings existing, drifting through life. I know someone like that.
It has always been my vision to own a business, a house, other investment properties and work in the Investment Division at my job. In order to achieve the first two goals I have meetings with my Financial Manager to map out a course of action, to implement these actions to accomplish these goals. Hence, I am cutting back on unnecessary spending. I started with Time Warner Cable, I had the triple play package, that's an extra $100 plus dollars a month that is being invested. I save a significant amount of my salary per month which is also being invested to bring about significant returns.
Of course, since I like to shop I am purchasing items that are on sale and for which I receive coupons. This helps, since I double and sometimes triple my savings, this depends where you shop of course. It feels good to look at my receipt and delight in my savings.
Likewise in Fall 2008 I decided to return to college, majoring in Finance and Investments. I do assist a lawyer in the Investments Division on my job so I am also gaining valuable experience as well as achieving accreditation.
I enjoyed Joel Barker's video. It was inspiring and no professor it was not cheesy! It was thought provoking and made you think of your future, that is if you haven't as yet. The saying:
It has always been my vision to own a business, a house, other investment properties and work in the Investment Division at my job. In order to achieve the first two goals I have meetings with my Financial Manager to map out a course of action, to implement these actions to accomplish these goals. Hence, I am cutting back on unnecessary spending. I started with Time Warner Cable, I had the triple play package, that's an extra $100 plus dollars a month that is being invested. I save a significant amount of my salary per month which is also being invested to bring about significant returns.
Of course, since I like to shop I am purchasing items that are on sale and for which I receive coupons. This helps, since I double and sometimes triple my savings, this depends where you shop of course. It feels good to look at my receipt and delight in my savings.
Likewise in Fall 2008 I decided to return to college, majoring in Finance and Investments. I do assist a lawyer in the Investments Division on my job so I am also gaining valuable experience as well as achieving accreditation.
I enjoyed Joel Barker's video. It was inspiring and no professor it was not cheesy! It was thought provoking and made you think of your future, that is if you haven't as yet. The saying:
Vision without action is just a dream
Action without vision merely wastes time
Vision coupled with action can make things happen
resonated with me and was powerful because it is so true. So many of us have dreams but are too intimidated to pursue these dreams because of fears or our own insecurities. Visions are significant to life since you have something to live for and strive to achieve. It is very important to set goals and to achieve them, even if you didn't succeed, at least you tried. There is a saying, " It is better to have tried and failed than to never have tried at all." At least with failure you have an idea of what not to do the next time and find alternative ways to achieve your goals.
It is very interesting that people in our class have different goals, not just ones as to get a good grade in the class. What do you plan to do first, buy a house or start your own business?
ReplyDeleteIt's great that your current job and education are strongly related. I'm sure it will be(or already is)beneficial to you and your employer. Honestly, I wish my job had more to do with my current education. Hopefully I can find an internship to gain some experience.
ReplyDeleteThank You for comment back! You are inspiring by yourself from the posts and in real life. I know you, so I do not think it will be any difficult for you to achieve all these goals.
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