Clients are reflecting on goals at this time of year – seems to happen quite naturally. So I’m hearing a lot of heartfelt thinking about “what am I accomplishing?” ”what keeps me going?” and “what is the bigger picture for my business?”
There’s been a lot written about purpose for people in business, from Stephen Covey’s brilliant synthesis of everything ever written about being “highly effective” to EMyth’s “primary aim.” All agree that, in the long run, knowing what you want is really important, and that once we’ve gotten to a point of some economic and professional stability, deeper questions of purpose kick in. When times are rough it is especially important to remember a larger purpose. If we’re on a particularly difficult trail, the image of the mountain top will help keep us going even if, right now, the actual peak is hidden from view. Success is different for everyone – its important to be very clear about what you’re working so hard for.
This is a good time to reflect on what we really want to accomplish in 2012. To step back from the day-to-day demands, from the to-do lists, and imagine the mountain peak. As a first step, it’s okay to be random and wild – allow images or words that don’t seem to relate to business, or crazy ideas that do, live for this time. Write them, draw them, feed them, learn about yourself and your dreams for your business. Now is a good time for dreaming. Later we’ll talk about giving it form.
Have fun dreaming about your mountain top!
