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Vision 

Thus far we have seen two of the three major components involved in developing and having a vision leading into establishing a plan into setting goals for success.  All of which are achieved through the mindset of Discipline. 

While Passion drives the vision and Position directs, it is Peculiarity in which determines if the vision is your own.  Quite often, many people are moved by what they see in others in developing a vision for themselves.  Now, this does not mean we should not be motivated by others, it does mean such motivation should not turn into emulation.

Vision – Peculiar

Peculiarity, does not necessarily mean odd or strange, as we in this modern era have expressed.  According to Webster’s 1828 dictionary, peculiar is defined as Appropriate; belonging to a person and to him only, special”.  In other words, rare.  Diamonds have great worth because of their rarity and uniqueness.  The more rare a diamond is, the greater its worth.  The reality is, diamonds are worth what people are wIlling to spend.  Whereas, diamonds are abundant in general, high-quality diamonds, especially the large ones, are certainly rare.  The process of ‘mine to finger’ is still laborious when it comes to diamonds.  Mining is costly, cutting is still widely difficult, precise, and expensive.  According to one De Beers representative, when interviewed concerning the diamond business, stated: “For the next ten years, we had our engagement ring customers (our most valuable customers of all) fill out a credit application BEFORE we showed a single ring. Then, armed with his monthly earnings, we showed the ring that matched that two month figure. It was like taking sweets from a baby.” 

Why is this?  Because it is a unique jewel, made and fit for a very special occasion… a personal occasion owned by the ensuing groom-to-be and his dear bride.

The same holds true within the vision, you MUST own it; it must be your’s and not another’s.  Everything about the vision needs to be precisely built for your hopes and the dreams you have developed within the mindset of Discipline.

“Anyone can copy the vision of another person, but the one who owns their vision will see it come to fruition.”