Wednesday, August 15, 2012

VISION - the Starting Point for Building Tomorrow

Every now and again I come across the word "VISION" ... you've likely bumped into it a few times as well. 

"Cinderella Castle by Day" - Photo by SteamFan *




What does VISION mean to you? 

How do you develop your VISION? 


I read a wonderful story, and to be honest, I just don't recall the source, but it was about the achievements of Walt Disney - the visionary behind Disneyland, Disney World, and those magical places that have fascinated generations around the world. Walt Disney passed away in 1966, about five years before Disney World's "Magic Kingdom" theme park opened to the public in Florida.

It's told that on the opening day of Disney World, a reporter commented to Walt's brother, Roy Disney, something along the line, "Isn't it a shame that Walt wasn't able to live to see all of this."  As the two of men looked around at the fabulous theme park they were standing in, it's said that Roy replied, "It was only because Walt had been able to 'see' it years before, that we are now able to see it today."

That's what a powerful VISION can do! It takes an idea, a concept, a dream ... and it transforms that intangible thing into something that others can see, touch, taste, take-in and enjoy. 

Why not share some of your thoughts on what VISION means to you? 

Who are some of the VISIONARIES that inspire you?

* Note: Photo sourced - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cinderella_castle_day.jpg#filelinks