How big is your vision?  Of course, this term is relative to each one of us.  Yet, we each have small, medium, large and gigantic vision potential. Generally speaking, we tend to land on a vision that is relatively small as we strive to protect against too much change; however, often with the help of outside experts, we can stretch that vision to encompass a larger sphere of influence.
 
In my consulting and coaching experiences, I'm often asked what one factor keeps us from breakthrough thinking (Read about Breakthrough Thinking), from being able to start with a clean piece of paper and draft the largest vision possible. And, from my experience, that factor is this: our roadblocks! As Tom Paterson once said, "we are our own jailors!"  Our fears and motives, misperceptions, unhealed wounds and losses, agreements and methods of self-sabotage all keep us from a.) Having a vision and b.) Striving for the largest vision possible.  Baggage that we've developed over the years to help us cope with pain and fears, while serving us well in one regard, hinders our forward movement.
 
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