Resilient People Use Vision To Focus
Vision for Resilience
Business life often is about negotiating problems, challenges and setbacks. Resiliency is what enables us to keep coming back to work confident that things will improve. The word “Resilience" - which comes from the Latin word "resilio" basically means to come back. There are various components to developing resiliency but one of the most powerful is vision.
Resilient people have a strong sense of vision and where they're headed in life. They know what matters to them and what they want to achieve. When challenges arise, they can adapt their plans but keep their long-term direction in mind. This clarity is key to building and maintaining resilience.
To develop this clarity, it's important to have a clear understanding of who you are, what you want in life, and how you plan to reach your goals. When you're clear on your values, you can recognize when things aren't aligning with them and respond appropriately. Your vision—what you ultimately want to achieve—needs to be clear too, so you can stay aligned with it. Having a clear set of goals, along with steps to achieve them is crucial. Without them, you might get pulled in directions that don't match your goals and values, making it hard to make good decisions during tough times.
Paul, the great apostle, is a powerful example of resiliency. He knew that despite a great deal of resistance, He was compelled to spread the good news of the gospel and live in a way consistent with His message, knowing that eternity with his savior awaited him. This vision and focus allowed him to stay the course despite being stoned, shipwrecked, bitten by snakes and persecuted. These setbacks were put into perspective by his vision of something greater.
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV
In the context of business, don’t underestimate the power of vision. It becomes the motivation to push through painful seasons. It allows you to put hardships into context. Having a clear sense of purpose becomes like a shield and gives you energy to confront obstacles head on. It prevents procrastination and creates energy in teams. Your vision is your “Why?” Simon Sinek, a popular thought leader and author says this:
“If we want to feel an undying passion for our work, if we want to feel we are contributing to something bigger than ourselves, we all need to know our WHY.”
Simon Sinek, Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team
When our “why” is connected to something bigger than ourselves it becomes infinitely more powerful. My passion for marketplace ministry is rooted in this very idea. There can be no greater vision than when we allow our businesses to be a platform for God’s kingdom. This big perspective gives us clarity on the smaller issues too. My business has been a conduit of blessing for many people. When the stakes are raised like this, we have a mindset of resilience in all areas because we know that it makes a difference in people’s lives.
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