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January 31, 2010

A Strategy to Live a Life that Isn’t Just Passing Time

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 9:59 am

The Vision Is Intention, Direction, and Identity

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Every day we wake up to the time of our lives.

When life is going well, it’s easy to take the day with a flying start. But that second that the ground starts to freeze over. The bed starts to seem warmer and our feet can get a little cold. That’s when we need to be invested. We need a meaningful reason to get up and make progress.

It takes a strategy to live a life that isn’t just passing time.

The most important of these is the mission — the vision of where we want to go. That vision is the context that gives each life decision intention, direction, and identity. The vision is what makes every minute and every decision worth getting up and investing in. The mission / vision turns living into a meaningful cause worth a life’s campaign.

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What vision guides your life?

–ME “Liz” Strauss
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8 Comments to “A Strategy to Live a Life that Isn’t Just Passing Time”

  1. January 31st, 2010 at 10:43 am
    Lance said

    Hi Liz,
    Well…that’s a great question. I believe deeply that I have a meaningful reason to get up everyday, and one that feeds my soul. What I’m questioning right now, though, is this idea of a clear vision. I’m not sure that it’s all that clear for me (thank you!). So, it’s time to focus on that…and you are helping me see this!

  2. January 31st, 2010 at 5:33 pm
    joylene said

    I’m glad you asked that question, Liz. I’m learning to let the experience of “now” guide my life. By being present, I can stop the fear from paralysing me. I just have to go back to the old habit of thinking about the past or worrying about the future to know my new vision works. Still, it’s amazing how easily the ego can do its stuff. Luckily for me, experts like you keep reminding me to stay on track. Which reenforces the notion that the Internet is one of the best things to happen. Sadly, not everyone accepts that.

    Thanks for all you do, Liz.

  3. February 1st, 2010 at 10:44 am
    Christian Messer said

    Interesting question…and I don’t know if I have one…which is one reason I have decided to rehire my coach again! I have a vision board (I call it a dream board) but it has been neglected, rarely do I look at it and take it in - refreshing it may be the key to get that back on track.

    My vision used to be success (and still is) but because I had one of several businesses crash and burn, I let that failure affect me…to an alarming degree. Before this failure, every morning I’d spring out of bed and take the world on with bravery. That was before stuff hit the fan. I want that person back. I’ll get there, just takes time. (Wow, what is it about you Liz? I was more honest with this post than with anyone except my journal…)

    Thank you for asking the question and opening that window : )

  4. February 1st, 2010 at 4:58 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Lance,
    It’s so easy to lose sight of a our meaning. I think it might happen even more easily online … with all of the distraction and noise. I’m working hard at keeping focused on things that move me closer to mine. I feel better and more alive when I know what I’m doing raises my value and ability to help other people in their lives.

    Glad to hear that something I wrote was useful to you.
    You’re not a stranger here.

  5. February 1st, 2010 at 5:00 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Joylene,
    I’m almost too good at staying “in the moment.” I so enjoy focusing on what’s happening now that I can find myself still on Tuesday when it’s Friday. … I have to learn the balance of knowing when to untie the moment and see the focus that moves me forward too.

    Life requires us to be so … alive!

  6. February 1st, 2010 at 5:11 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Christian,
    I sure know how it feels to have a business crash and burn. It does more than visible damage. Some of it, as you explain, doesn’t show up until much later, when we realized that we’ve changed. Good for you to find your fight back. I didn’t do that you did!

  7. February 3rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
    dave said

    I love your strategy suggestions Liz!

    I am personally burned out on visions, goals and missions. Their meaning gets lost on me like a mailbag full of brochures.

    Presently I am experimenting with a terminology makeover. If it takes semantics to crack open my awareness, then that’s what I need to do.

    The model that I am using is built around the concept of design. If one truly employs the design process, one cannot escape the beck and call of the verbs that are necessary to make it happen.

  8. February 8th, 2010 at 11:19 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Dave!
    I’m like you. I think the words we use to describe ourselves are so important. If we can name it, we can claim it. I hope soon you and I can talk more about this. Meanwhile, if you thinking that you’d like to write a guest post on the subject and your process. I’d love to hear more.

    You’re not a stranger … :)

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