Creating A New Status Quo

One of the most difficult aspects of charting new territory is manipulating the tried and true to fit one's vision.

If what you're doing has never been done in quite the way that you envision it, then new systems and new methodologies are often required.

This means not only sharing your vision and winning over others, but helping those who want to assist you to make necessary adjustments to their status quo thinking. Being brave enough to try something different and throw out what just won't work in your new landscape.

This is not as easy as it sounds. For the visionary or for those who believe in her.

The Satisfaction of...

Not stressing. Any time I try (and fail), I learn something new.

And the failing is a way to understand more about myself, my dreams and to reinvigorate my focus.

Which means a failure is never a failure after all.

Anticipation

I've never given birth to a baby.

I decided when I was 19 that child-bearing was not for me. I've never regretted that decision. But I have subsequently given birth to many ideas and ventures.

Today I sit at the precipice of yet another. And I imagine it may be more like having a baby than I think.

Not knowing what's in store; having little control over the outcome after months (or years) of hard work; the excitement blended with a healthy dose of fear and a drop of adrenaline.

I imagine I've had a few babies in my lifetime.

Doing things differently isn't new to me

Doing things differently isn't new to me.

Neither is taking a risk.

But it never gets easier, does it?

So I've started this blog because I want to share with you the ups and downs, doubts, failures, victories and reflections of a visionary life. Take this journey with me. Invite me on yours. Let's live our dreams together.