Which is harder: Saying what you want, or knowing what it is?

I’m curious – Which is harder:?clearly articulating what you want, or simply knowing what it is in the first place??

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Let’s face it: The fact is, both can be?challenging.

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That’s a big part of why I make a vision board every January. It helps me see, in concrete terms, the future I want to create.

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My board is a collection of words, phrases, and pictures. Sometimes, I already have the ideas and feelings in my mind, but the pictures bring them to life—literally and figuratively.

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Other times, I find quotes or phrases that perfectly capture thoughts I can’t quite articulate on my own.

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It’s a way to turn abstract dreams into something tangible and?inspiring.

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This year, my 2025 board features a number of quotes that inspire and ground me, from Tim Cook’s confident foresight:

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“I’ve known for years we would get here. I didn’t know when, but I knew that we would arrive here”

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to Jimmy Carter’s wisdom:

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“Unless both sides win, no agreement can be permanent.”

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There are also single words like “family” and “grateful,” phrases like?“travel beyond your wildest dreams”?and?“everyone should be welcome at the table.”

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The images range from eagles and rocket ships to beaches and runners—some deeply symbolic, others more straightforward.

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Together, they all paint a picture of the life I want and the path by which I aspire to achieve it.

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But what’s most gratifying isn’t just creating a vision board; it’s the joy in knowing that I have a clear, exciting vision that I can share with anyone.

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Seeing it before me gives me clarity and purpose. Of course, the future will always hold surprises, and plans will need to evolve, but having a defined direction—and the willingness to adapt—keeps me grounded.

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This clarity is often?the hardest part of finding happiness:?figuring out what you truly want and how to make it happen. It’s a challenge I hear often, especially from leaders considering their next career move.

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For executives in transition, the questions can feel overwhelming:

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• Do you want to keep doing what you’ve always done?
• Or are you ready for something new?
• How can you reignite your passion and find something that aligns with your purpose?
• Do you even know what your passion or purpose is anymore?
• If you do,?how do you find that perfect opportunity?
• And then how do you?stand out in a ridiculously crowded market to show them that it was made for YOU?

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These are just some of the challenges we address in my?Quantum Leap: Executive Transition Coaching?program.

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It’s designed to guide leaders toward roles that don’t just pay the bills but ignite their passions and fulfill their purpose.

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If you’re?tired of feeling stuck, are ready to create a vision that excites you and discover a clear path to get there, learn more at?quantumleap-coaching.com?or just send me a message.

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Starting the year with a fresh vision isn’t just symbolic for me—it’s transformative and restorative. It reminds me that I need clarity around:

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• my ultimate destination
• my plan to get there
• And how to describe them to others to both join and propel me along the journey.

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So, what’s your vision for 2025? What goals have you set (hopefully in the past tense, as we discussed?last week )?, and how do you plan to make them a reality?

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Wishing you a year of clarity of thought, word and purpose.