When pregnant with twins, I kept a vision of two healthy babies being born full term, and this sense of purpose to have them healthy carried me through that high-risk pregnancy. I had trouble walking because those twins grew so big within me; but I continued to eat healthy, organic food to nurture them.
I also, though waddling laughably, swam and moved about to maintain my health, which was sustaining my two babies’ health. Toward the end of the pregnancy I made sure to visit the doctor weekly to ensure the safety and health straight through to delivery.
One twin was breech, and all the doctors I consulted wanted to opt for a c-section for a less complicated birth. Staying true to my purpose of delivering healthy babies I found a “cowboy” obstetrician with twelve children of his own who was willing to deliver the babies naturally.
When I thought I had fulfilled my duty to nurture my children full term, I told the doctor I was ready to deliver that very day. The doctor, thinking I was just wishing upon a star, warned me he would only deliver if I was 4 centimeters dilated. My body went with my vision, and sure enough, when checked by the doctor, his benchmark dilation was in place. That day, true to my vision, I delivered two healthy babies, naturally.
So too in business. When company founders have a purpose for their business and a vision, anything is possible. All the obstacles including cash flow constraints, employee issues, or any other chaos will be persistently plowed through to achieve that vivid vision and purpose. Clarity in the why and the what is all that is needed for you to find the inner strength to persevere.
In a way, you can say it pays to be stubborn in hanging on to your true visions.
Tags: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Vision
