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A TIP TO SUSTAIN YOU ON YOUR VISIONARY PATH

By sheer nature of their role, visionaries always encounter naysayers, skeptics and even saboteurs. As Mohandas Gandhi said (and he should know), "All truth passes through three stages: First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." The same might be said about the perspectives and activities of the visionaries among us.

It’s tough to maintain the visionary path when these and other challenges constantly vie for your attention and threaten to distract your more focused and positive efforts. John Maxwell has said that the road to the next level is always uphill, so the visionary (or even personal-mastery aspirants) must also deal with periods of self-doubt or mental fatigue that might creep into the picture. How do visionaries find the wisdom, strength, inspiration and sheer energy to persist and be patient? Most are constantly replenishing their "tool kit" with resources and practices that help them keep, or return to, a sense of committed focus and equilibrium despite the challenges they face along the way.

We have one exercise that can help you sustain your visionary path as it leads you through the valley on your way to the next peak.

Tip: Surround yourself with emblems of your visionary path

Simple reminders of what you’re doing and why can re-route and anchor your mind on what’s most important to you, regardless of what others are saying or doing, or what's going on in the world around you that threatens to pull you off track.

Keep anchors to your vision all around you. These might include quotations, desk ornaments, cards from supporters, people who share your visionary nature, pictures, colors — anything that instantly brings to mind your vision and the purpose of your work toward that vision.

For more on maintaining your vision during good times and bad, visit Ivy Sea’s Vision Portal and pick up a copy of Jamie Walters’ book Big Vision, Small Business. Contact us at Ivy Sea for assistance in clarifying your vision and purpose, connecting the people of your organization, and unleashing the full potential of your group, We'd be happy to talk with you about the possibilities and options that best suit your needs, style, culture and budget.

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