HOW TO CREATE A VIVID VISION?
Creating a Vivid Vision for your life involves deep introspection about your future, imagining every detail as if you're filming your life's movie. Consider aspects like personal growth, relationships, career, and lifestyle three years from now. This practice, inspired by athletes like Steph Curry who visualize success before it happens, helps align daily actions with long-term goals, fostering personal growth and success. It's more than setting goals; it's about crafting a detailed blueprint of your future, requiring commitment from both yourself and those in your circle.
When creating your Vivid Vision, focus on the end goal instead of the 'how'. Adopt a 'where', ‘who’, and ‘what’ mindset to envision the outcome and step out of your comfort zone for creativity. Techniques like mind-mapping allow you to capture spontaneous and unconventional ideas, essential for shaping a comprehensive vision. Although challenging, this process is crucial for personal development, helping pave the way for a transformative future.
Envisioning your future in specific categories with detailed questions helps create a comprehensive Vivid Vision that aligns with your goals and values.
The Vivid Vision Checklist
Pretend you traveled in a time machine into the future. The date is December 31. Three years from now. You are walking around places familiar to you with a clipboard in hand.
General Questions
What do you see?
What do you hear?
Who are you with?
What do you feel?
What are others saying about you?
What are your core values?
Family/Relationships
Who are you with? How Frequent? What Are you doing together?
What interactions and conversations do you envision with your family and friends?
What do others say about you and your bond with them?
Health/Nutrition
What does your daily/weekly health and nutrition routine look like? Are you following a diet? Do you have a qorkout routine?
What do you eat vs do you not eat?
How do others perceive your commitment to health and well-being?
Lifestyle
Describe your ideal day-to-day life. What activities fill your time?
How often do you go on vacation with your loved ones? Friends? Where are you going?
What comments do people make about your lifestyle choices and habits?
Personal Growth
What new skills or knowledge have you acquired?
Who are you? How would you describe yourself? What skills do you have?
How are others recognizing your personal development? What feedback do you receive?
Environment/Tribe
Who are the people that surround you in your daily life? Consider both personal and professional circles.
How do your surroundings and the people in them reflect and influence your values and aspirations?
What is the general atmosphere and culture of your environment? Is it supportive, challenging, innovative, or nurturing? How do you and your tribe contribute to each other's growth and well-being?
Financial/Investment
What is on your networth statement? How much debt do you have? How much passive income comes in monthly/annually?
What assets do you have (real estate, cash, financial instruments, etc)?
How are you managing your finances? What does your investment portfolio look like? Do you have a spouse? Who do you review it with?
What are others saying about your financial acumen and stability?
Spiritual/Contribution
In what ways are you contributing to your community or spiritual practices? How frequently? Is it time or money?
How do your contributions impact others, and what do they say about your efforts?
Are you contributing to an organization or your own? Which one? What is it called?
Career/Business
Describe your career or business progress. What are your daily professional activities?
What are the results from a monthly, quarterly or annually perspective?
What do your colleagues, clients, or media say about your professional achievements and approach to business?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does my Vivid Vision need to be complete from the start?
A: No, it does not need to be complete initially. Your Vivid Vision is ever-evolving. Feel free to revisit and adjust it as new dreams and thoughts emerge. It's a living document that grows with you.
Q: Can I change aspects of my Vivid Vision?
A: Yes, absolutely! It is your dream and vision. Life is dynamic, and as targets move and circumstances change, it's important to adapt your vision accordingly. Your Vivid Vision should reflect your current aspirations and circumstances.
Q: Which section of the Vivid Vision is the most important to work on?
A: The most important section is the one that resonates with you the most at this moment. Focus on the area that stands out to you and feels most relevant to your current life and goals.
Q: Is there a best approach to completing my Vivid Vision?
A: Completing your Vivid Vision likely won't happen in one sitting. A good strategy is to break it down. Focus on sections that interest you, maybe one or a few at a time. Go with the flow of your thoughts; if you're feeling inspired, you might find yourself accomplishing more. The process should be personalized to fit your style.
Q: Can I make a Vivid Vision for more than 3 years out in the future?
A: Absolutely, and you should! The true challenge of a Vivid Vision is to create one with enough detail and specificity. There's no such thing as too far out or too close in terms of timeframe. Your vision should reflect your long-term aspirations, no matter how distant they may seem.
Q: Once my Vivid Vision is complete, what should I do next?
A: Share it with the people you love and care about, and with those who care about you. Sharing your Vivid Vision can provide valuable feedback, support, and encouragement as you work towards making it a reality.