The only way we as humans can take action on our futures is: not being happy with the way things currently are in our lives, visualising a better future for ourselves, and putting in the work to make our vision a reality. If we don’t do these things, then we will remain exactly where we currently are.

Having a vision is about seeing, and when we see it, we can believe it. Have you ever been at work or at home and you have been asked to look for something, but you’re in the dark (no vision)?

1. Seeing Your Vision

I have, and I have an example of when I went looking, I could feel myself wanting to give up (no hope) very quickly because I couldn’t see how I can make this happen.

I remember when I first started working for my first train operating company in Liverpool, UK, and I was asked to look inside one of the electrical cabinets inside a train because there was a suspected fault.

So, I did, and straight away my torch wasn’t working, it was very dark, and I couldn’t see anymore (no vision). So, I went back to my boss feeling like a failure because I couldn’t find what I was looking for (no hope).

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I felt like the task hadn’t been explained to me properly, when it actually had, and it was up to me to find the fault (vision).

So, instead of giving up completely, my boss would talk to me and ask me, “why didn’t you go to the stores and get a new torch, or new batteries for the torch so you could carry on?” I didn’t answer him, I just beat myself up in my mind and told him, “I won’t be back until this fault has been found (hope).”

I got myself a new torch and I carried on working inside the electrical cabinet along with the electrical drawings that aided me (vision).

I asked for a bit of help from one of my teammates, so when I had replaced the component, he could switch the train in and make sure it worked fully. After using my new torch, the drawings and finding the failed component, I went to the stores to get a new one and replaced it (hope and vision).

The train was switched in by my teammate and it worked fully (achievement). I went back to tell my boss, he was happy, so he told the production managers, and they were happy because they had a working train to go into service for our passengers.

With a new torch and electrical drawings, I could see the problem (vision) and I was hopeful that I could fix it because I knew what I was doing. I made my vision a reality.

2. Making Your Vision A Reality

You are just as capable of making your vision for yourself a reality, by taking yourself out of the darkness and into the light of a brighter future.

When creating your vision for your future, don’t push yourself in deciding whether you can make it happen or can’t make it happen. Right now, that’s not the most important thing. What is important is having your clearly defined vision for your future.

When you have it clearly defined, then ask yourself, “Is it possible to turn my vision into a reality?” If you don’t have 100% confidence that you can make it happen just yet, then make sure you don’t tell yourself a lie either.

Right now, all you need to know is that you believe that it’s possible to make your vision a reality. With this belief you will be hopeful that you can turn your vision into a reality. Having the belief that it’s possible is what you need right now.

3. Help With Your Vision

Seek the people who support you and leave the people who don’t support you behind, they will not help you.

The people who support you and believe in you will help you to strengthen your own belief in your vision, and help you grow the confidence that it is possible to achieve. So, keep looking for the people who will help you.

What I have found and what you will probably find is that people who you have never met will be able to help you the most. You’re probably thinking, “what is Tom talking about, how can somebody I’ve never met help me with my vision?”

Well, the people I’m talking about are just like me. They have written a book, created a blog, or created a programme to help people just like you.

The article you are reading now was written by me (Tom Lawrence) and it is highly likely that we have never met. But I most certainly do want to help you with your vision and help you to turn it into a reality. I believe in you, and I believe in your vision.

When you read a book or article that was written by someone who has done what you are trying to do or are doing what you are trying to do is so much help. It enables you dig deep into some of the most amazing minds in the world, with some of the most inspired content to share.

Do you have friends or family members who have done what you are trying to create with your vision? If they haven’t then don’t make that common mistake of asking them for help, or worse asking them to approve your vision.

If they haven’t done what you are trying to do, then it is highly likely that their support will not be meaningful.

What I have found when asking friends or family on things like this is, they talk about reasons why my vision can’t happen or won’t happen, and it was easy for them to put that doubt in my mind, and in the end, I gave up. But not anymore.

When turning your vision into a reality, you need support from people who have done what you are trying to do, who have taken that journey already before you.

Friends and family members are not horrible people and I’m sure they all love you, it’s just they have never done what you are trying to achieve with your vision.

If your vision was to run the London Marathon for charity, then you will want to look for support from runners who had already ran the London Marathon and can advise on training and the preparation required.

You will also need to find out from them how to get registered for the London Marathon. It doesn’t matter what your vision is, this principle applies in turning any vision into a reality.

4. Believe In Your Vision

You are a unique human being and you have been placed on this earth to make your vision and your mission in life a reality.

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We all have been. Some people will not understand your vision, and some people may not believe in it. That has nothing to do with you, so don’t let them stop you from making your vision a reality.

Keep believing in yourself and your vision and remain hopeful that you will make it a reality. If you don’t have a vision then you will not be able to see anything in your future, just like I couldn’t find the fault on the train earlier.

When you know that other people have achieved what you want to achieve with your vision will give you the hope to keep going with your vision. When you have the support of others who don’t put your vision down or tell you it can’t be done will give you hope too.

Your vision and your dream must be believed in and cherished by you. Think of them as though they are a part of you and are the map to the destination of your biggest achievements.

I welcome hearing how this post has influenced the way you think, the way you lead, or the results you have achieved because of what you’ve learned in it. Please feel free to share your thoughts with me by commenting below.

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All the best,

Tom (Lead, Grow, Influence)