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E6 [SUCCESS HABIT #1] Vision and Goals: The Blueprint for Business Success
- S1E6
- 13:00
- January 9th 2025
You've probably heard people talk about vision being the foundation of success, but do you really know how to tap into its power for your business? If you’re moving fast but aren’t sure you’re moving in the right direction, this episode is your chance to pause, refocus, and strengthen the single most important habit for business growth.
Vision is the beginning of everything. Without it, as Donna says, people don’t just go off course—they perish. In business, a clear vision is your north star. It’s what keeps you moving in the right direction, fuels your motivation, and helps you measure progress in a meaningful way.
In the daily grind, it’s easy to get stuck on a hamster wheel of action without purpose. This conversation will help you break that cycle, so your work leads somewhere intentional and inspiring.
What You Need to Know
- Vision is more than a buzzword—it’s the starting point for all your business goals and actions.
- A true vision goes beyond just goals or a checklist; it’s about picturing your desired future so vividly that your daily steps naturally lead you there.
- The creative process starts in the mind: you imagine your business future, which sparks the feelings and actions necessary for real-world growth.
- Your vision should energize you emotionally. If you’re not emotionally connected to it, it’s easy to lose motivation.
- Building your "vision muscles" takes practice. If it’s hard to see five years ahead, you’re not alone, and that's normal.
What You Need to Do
- Set aside time each day to visualize your success. Don’t just wish for a better future—imagine it in detail. Picture yourself walking through your dream business, interacting with clients, seeing the results.
- Clarify your big-picture vision before setting goals. Avoid jumping straight to the to-do list. Instead, ask: "Where am I going? What does real success look and feel like for me?"
- Once your vision is clear, break it down into major goals, then into actionable daily steps—think of it as funneling big dreams into bite-sized, achievable actions.
- Check in with how your vision makes you feel. Your emotional connection is a strong indicator of whether your vision is aligned with your real desires.
- If your vision feels out of reach or you struggle to see it, know this is a skill you can develop. Reach out to supportive communities or coaches for guidance and encouragement.
Your Next Step
Take five minutes today—right now if you can—and practice walking around in your future business. Write down what you see, feel, and experience. Let those images guide your next set of goals and daily actions.
If you want extra support, join the Building Success Habits group on the Community of Commerce to connect and get advice on building your vision muscles. This is your first step off the hamster wheel and onto a path that’s uniquely yours.
00:00 Introduction
00:57 Success Habit #1: Vision
01:38 The Importance of Vision in Business
03:07 Creating a Vision and Setting Goals
06:15 Visualization and Future Memories
08:52 Emotional Connection to Vision
10:21 Overcoming Procrastination
10:44 Building Vision Muscles
11:55 Conclusion and Next Steps
Building Success Habits
“The more tranquil a person becomes, the greater is their success, their influence, their power for good.” James Allen
"Building Success Habits" is a podcast hosted by Donna Kunde (Business Coach) and Londina Cruz (Life Strategist). The show is all about sharing practical tips, strategies, and insights for building success habits in all areas of life.
This show was originally produced as hour-long radio content, later adapted into 4-episode Signature Season themes for podcast listeners.
The podcast explores a variety of success habits, including goal-setting, resilience, focus, and productivity. Each episode provides insights into how these habits can be developed and maintained, along with tips for staying motivated and on track.
In addition to success habits, the show covers personal development and mindset topics, such as overcoming limiting beliefs and cultivating a growth mindset. Donna and Londina share their own experiences and challenges in these areas, providing listeners with relatable examples and actionable advice.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or simply someone who wants to achieve more success in your personal and professional life, "Building Success Habits" offers inspiration and tools to help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life.
Join Donna and Londina on this journey of self-discovery and growth, and learn how to build the success habits that will transform your life.
"When we begin to see the world from the inside out, life will happen through us instead of to us."
Donna Kunde is one of IBGR's founders and started her career in radio at WNTW on it's Sales 2020 Show. In her role as EVP Supply Management she is responsible for day-to-day station operations and the quality of programming - both show topics and OnAir Talent.
She is an internationally recognized Business Coach and Trainer bringing 20+ years’ experience in military leadership. Donna has been a serial entrepreneur for the last 25 years owning a range of businesses experiencing the unique challenges solopreneurs face with small business growth.
In addition to her entrepreneurial background, Donna brings 35 years of academic and applied cognitive and behavioral science experience to the IBGR Network. Her specialty is helping organizations navigate through change, challenge and tragedy. The combination of her intensive study of the mind, plus practical applications in human potential, Donna provides a unique perspective on leadership, personal growth, sales, communication, and team building.
A high point of Donna's training career happened when she accompanied Dr. John C. Maxwell and his team on a country transformation mission. At the request of the Costa Rican government, the Maxwell team successfully trained 15,000 Round Table facilitators in three days, resulting in a 2% transformation of that nation and projected to reach another 60,000 Costa Ricans the following week. Her trademark energetic communication style and teaching skills have earned her a reputation as a highly effective speaker and respected facilitator.
Londina Cruz is an International Trainer, Executive Coach, and Keynote Speaker with the John Maxwell Team and a Strategic Coach with Anthony Robbins. Londina is a part of Global Transformation with the John Maxwell Foundation, training thousands of leaders in Paraguay and Costa Rica to help transform the values and culture of these nations.
She has spent more than 25 years studying, coaching and consulting in personal mastery and human performance techniques. These techniques include emotional and social intelligence trainings that elevate individuals, leaders and their organizations to excel well beyond current standards – offering a dynamic competitive advantage.
Londina has taken a situation that would devastate most individuals, being hit by a drunk driver, and has turned it into her life force. In this accident, Londina sustained a traumatic head injury, broken back and broken neck. The doctors gave her little hope of a normal life. She has now turned this challenge into an extraordinary life of empowering others to turn their fears into freedom and reach their potential.
Mastering her limiting beliefs and overcoming all that doctors had told her, Londina has thrived physically as well.
She has become a Triathlete (competing in a Half-Ironman and medaling in numerous other triathlons), a two-time marathon runner (Nike Women’s in San Francisco and the Marine Corps in Washington), and a cyclist.
She has released 100 lbs. by taking control of her thoughts instead of allowing thoughts to control her.
She knows what it takes to take you and your team from where you are to where you want to be.
As a Certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker, I can offer you workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching, aiding your personal and professional growth through study and practical application of John’s proven leadership methods. Working together, I will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals.
Contact me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a success in your life and/or business.