The following simple template will help you understand more about who you want to be.
Vision, Purpose, Passion (VPP)
Knowing your VPP gives you clarity on who you are and what you want to be and do. This will give you what you want to have.
What is your personal vision? Summary of where you want to be, what is possible and desirable in the future.
Vision
I see myself …….
Passion
What gives you passion? Summary of what truly drives you, excites you and captures your ongoing interest.
My passion lies in …….
Purpose
What is your purpose? Summary of what gives you meaning in life and at work. What will satisfy you? What will make you fulfilled, so that you are being all you want to be and doing all you want to do?
My purpose is to:
In what specific ways can you express your purpose?
What metaphor can you use to sum up your VPP?
What legacy do you want to leave behind?
Setting Goals
Goals are dreams with a deadline. Goals are what drive us forward and motivate action. They are a decision that we choose to make and follow which will shape our professional and personal life and growth.
By focusing on your goals, you will find that you have more choice and resources to make better and more informed decisions.
Set goals to:
- Clarify, motivate and spend high energy time on where you are going.
- Take control and be responsible for your personal and professional life.
- Make decisions, set up actions and achieve results.
- Move from the present situation to a desired better situation.
- Use the fear of the unknown to direct to a better future.
* Ensure you live your values during the process of achieving your goals. Living your values will ensure you enjoy the journey to your destination goal. Make sure your goals are a balanced set from the wheel of life.
10 Year Goals
What are your 10 year goals? These goals may not be specific and may seem like a dream at the moment, as you may not know whether they are achievable express these goals in simple positive language.
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Goal 4
Goal 5
5 Year Goals
What are your 5 year goals? Take your list of 10 year goals and set goals that you need to achieve in 5 years time in order to reach your 10 year goals.
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Goal 4
Goal 5
2 Year Goals
Take your list of 5 year goals and set goals that you need to achieve in the next two years to reach your 5 year goals.
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Goal 4
Goal 5
1 Year Goals
What are your 1 year goals? Take your list of 2 year goals and set your specific goals that you need to achieve in the next year to reach your 2 year goals.
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Goal 4
Goal 5
What will these goals give you?
What's most important to you while you are achieving your goals? State in the positive.
What resources do you have available?
How do your goals fit with your values and circumstances?
What are the worse things that could happen if you follow these goals?
What are the best things that could happen to you if you follow these goals?
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