Success Advice
Why You Need to Have a Meaningful Vision to Succeed
Do you feel lazy when you wake up every morning? Do you feel stressed and lack motivation to work? If this is happening to you, you lack a meaningful vision in your career, business, and life.
Let me ask you a question, do you prefer to work in a small company that has no big vision or do you prefer to work in a company with a big and meaningful vision that aims to change the world and society at large? A company like SpaceX?
People are naturally pulled towards others who have big dreams and visions. Think about Elon Musk and the companies he started, SpaceX and Tesla. There are plenty of automobile companies in the world, but most people prefer to work for Tesla, why?
And how about SpaceX? The company that was created to build rockets and set to colonize Mars. How does that make you feel? Exciting? So, do you now know why extraordinary people are passionate about what they do? Why are they able to wake up every day feeling excited and passionate about their dreams?
They have a meaningful vision to pursue. Successful people don’t look at their jobs as laying bricks, instead, in their heads, they see themselves building beautiful castles that change the world.
What about you? Regardless of whether you are working for someone or you are running a business, are you serving the world and making it a better place? Is your work helping and inspiring people?
When you look at what you do as pursuing a meaningful vision, you will never run out of motivation. Every day, you will wake up feeling inspired, thinking about helping people, and changing lives. But how do you create a meaningful vision for what you do? Here are a couple of tips:
1. Make your dreams and visions to serve others
In 2007, Adam Grant researched a group of paid employees at a public university’s call center who were asked to phone potential donors to the school. It is not an easy job because the employees don’t get paid much and suffer from many rejections from people that are unhappy about getting the cold call. The turnover rate is high and the morale of the employees is low.
Imagine if you are the boss or the leader of the team, how do you motivate your group to stay on the phone and continue to bring in the funds for scholarships?
In his best-selling book, Give and Take, Adam Grant and a group of researchers conducted a study on the call center and arranged a group of callers to meet with a scholarship beneficiary. And one month later, that group raised 171% more money and spent 142% more time on the phone.
So, what happened? Well, the group of callers had a chance to interact with the scholarship beneficiary, they got to know how the funds they raised helped someone who is truly in need. As a result, the group of employees got motivated and worked harder.
When your work or your business is helping people to live a better life, you will be inspired and motivated to work harder. Think about the time when you helped someone. How did that make you feel? Did you feel inspired and did it make you feel good?
Incorporate feelings into what you do. Make your work and your business about helping others and changing lives, and you will never run out of motivation again.
“If you don’t have a vision you’re going to be stuck in what you know. And the only thing you know is what you’ve already seen.” – Iyanla Vanzant
2. Make your dreams and visions impact the world
When Steve Jobs wanted to recruit John Sculley, the Pepsi executive at that time, Jobs asked Scully, “Do you want to sell sugar water for the rest of your life, or do you want to come with me and change the world?”
And that inspired Sculley to quit his job at Pepsi and went to work for Jobs in Apple. Sculley got inspired by the dream of changing the world rather than selling sugary water.
If you look at Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, you will notice that self-actualization and self-transcendence are at the top. As human beings, we want our work to be able to impact others, to change lives, and to make the world a better place.
When your work is in alignment with the legacy you want to create in the world, your mission drives you. Consider this, SpaceX is just a vertical trucking company. It aims to move things vertically instead of horizontally as other vehicle companies did. But that’s not how Elon Musk looks at it.
Musk is obsessed with colonizing the Red Planet. His vision and mission with SpaceX are crystal clear. Musk said that there’s a one-in-forty-thousand chance that an asteroid will hit the Earth and we could be the next dinosaurs. And so, he created SpaceX so that we could back up humans on Mars, like a hard disk backup.
More importantly, Musk often thinks and talks about his company 10 years into the future. And he speaks as if the future is happening right now. That’s how Musk created a meaningful vision so powerful that you can’t help but be inspired by it.
And that’s how you can impact the world and change lives. When your work is big and meaningful enough, you can’t help but be inspired by it. As Steve Jobs said, “If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.”
3. Giving back to the community and society
You may think that what you do may not impact the world. After all, you’re not Elon Musk or Steve Jobs. But don’t underestimate your ability on how you can make the world a better place.
In 2009, a dry cleaner named Carlos Vasquez had a burning desire to help the locals who had lost their jobs. So, he put up a sign on his business window that said, “If you are unemployed and you need an outfit cleaned for an interview, we will do it for free.”
Carlos did that because he wanted to give back to the community where the people there have been giving him business. But his action accidentally started a movement when the press covered his story.
Other dry cleaners across the country started cleaning clothes for free for unemployed people preparing for interviews. And one cleaner named Don Chapman was inspired by Carlos’s actions. Don cleaned over 2,000 suits for free to help society just because of one man’s action.
So, how can you be an inspiration to others? How can you help and give back to your community and society, or the world at large? If you are an influencer, you can make a stand and choose to promote healthy products rather than junk foods. Larger brands are known for always giving back.
Patagonia is an outdoor clothing company that inspires others to save the environment. Nike always promotes equality. Starbucks and McDonald’s are known for their act of supporting the refugees worldwide.
What about you? What about your company and business? What can you do to make a stand and make the world better?
We always heard that we need to have a strong and emotional purpose or vision to be successful. And it’s true because without having a meaningful mission, you’ll never be inspired and motivated to do what you’re supposed to do.
Use the 3 tips shared in this article to craft your own meaningful, impactful, and inspiring vision. Let your vision pull you to the success you want.
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Boost your focus, confidence, and results with 11 powerful habits successful people use every day.
Successful people love to help beginners. They have an incredible work ethic and rarely complain. As a result, others naturally look up to them and want to follow in their footsteps.
But here’s the truth: there’s no success without sacrifice. You’ll need to give up comfort, excuses, and sometimes even social approval to accomplish your goals.
Value comes from solving problems, and these 11 powerful tips will help you become more productive, successful, and confident, starting today.
1. Take Short Breaks After Finishing a Task
Psychology shows it’s important to reward positive behaviour.
After completing a big task or finishing a book, take five minutes to walk, stretch, or simply breathe. This quick reset helps your brain recharge and strengthens focus.
Many great writers swear by morning walks, solitude, and reflection can unlock creativity.
But if you refuse to take breaks, don’t be surprised when burnout hits. Your brain needs recovery time just as much as your body does.
2. Schedule Your Most Important Tasks First
Multitasking kills productivity. If you want to get more done, try time blocking, a method where you dedicate set periods for specific tasks.
Productivity expert Caitlin Hughes explains, “Time blocking involves scheduling blocks of time for your tasks throughout the day.”
For example, if you’re a writer:
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Research your topic at night.
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Write your first draft in the morning (don’t worry if it’s rough).
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Edit in the afternoon, great writing comes from rewriting.
You can’t buy more time. Use it intentionally and without regret.
3. Eliminate Distractions from Your Workspace
Focus is the foundation of success.
According to Inc. Magazine, it takes an average of 23 minutes to recover from a distraction. That’s nearly half an hour of lost productivity every time you check your phone.
Put your phone away. Close unnecessary tabs. And yes, limit your Netflix binges.
Meeting deadlines consistently is one of the fastest ways to stand out and earn respect.
4. Take Full Responsibility for Your Life
Entrepreneur Derek Sivers once said, “Everything is my fault.”
This mindset doesn’t mean self-blame; it means self-ownership. Stop pointing fingers, making excuses, or waiting for others to change.
If your habits (like smoking or drinking too much) hold you back, it’s time to make better choices. Your friends can’t live your dreams for you; only you can.
5. Invest an Hour a Day in Learning New Skills
Knowledge compounds over time.
Whether you read books, take online courses, or practise a craft, consistent learning gives you a competitive edge.
I used to struggle with academic writing, but I improved by studying the work of great authors and applying what I learned.
Your past doesn’t define you; your actions do. Every new skill adds another tool to your arsenal and makes you more unstoppable.
6. Develop a Growth Mindset
Psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck introduced the concept of fixed vs. growth mindset.
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A fixed mindset believes success is based on natural talent.
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A growth mindset believes success comes from effort and learning.
Choose the growth mindset. Embrace challenges. See failures as feedback. In today’s fast-moving digital world, adaptability is your biggest advantage.
7. Learn Marketing to Reach People Who Need You
I once believed marketing was manipulative, until I realised it’s about helping people solve problems.
If your work provides genuine value, marketing is how you let others know it exists. Even Apple spends billions on it.
Don’t be ashamed to promote your skills or business. Without visibility, your ideas will never reach the people who need them most.
Creative professionals who understand marketing and sales have an unfair advantage.
8. Ask Your Mentor the Right Questions
Good mentors can fast-track your growth.
While mentorship often costs money, it’s one of the best investments you can make. Great mentors don’t care about titles; they care about your progress.
If you don’t have access to a mentor yet, books are your silent mentors. Read the best in your field, take notes, and apply what resonates.
9. Build Confidence Through Action, Not Affirmations
Author Ryan Holiday once said, “I don’t believe in myself. I have evidence.”
Confidence doesn’t come from shouting affirmations into the mirror; it comes from proof. Doing hard things, keeping promises to yourself, and following through.
When you consistently take action, your brain gathers evidence that you can handle whatever comes next. That’s real confidence, grounded, earned, and unshakable.
10. Focus on Your Strengths
Your strengths reveal where your greatest impact lies.
If people compliment you on something often, it’s a clue. Lean into it.
A former professor once told me I was creative, and that simple comment gave me the confidence to go all in. I studied creativity, applied it daily, and turned it into my career advantage.
Double down on your strengths. That’s how you build momentum and mastery.
11. Identify and Challenge Your Limiting Beliefs
Your beliefs shape your reality.
For years, I believed I couldn’t be a great writer because of my chronic tinnitus and astigmatism, sensory challenges that made concentration difficult. But over time, I realised those struggles made me more disciplined, observant, and empathetic.
Your limitations can become your greatest motivators if you let them.
Avoid shortcuts. Growth takes time, but it’s always worth it.
Final Thoughts
Becoming productive, successful, and confident isn’t about working harder than everyone else. It’s about working smarter, consistently, and intentionally.
You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Start small: take a break after your next task, schedule your priorities, or spend one hour learning something new.
Every habit you change compounds into long-term success. Remember, true change comes from practising new behaviours.
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