When I first decided to come to Australia, I informed my professor and my mum. Then, I impulsively booked the ticket without a plan. This led me to walk alone on Sydney Street at midnight, and I even found myself on the brink of sleeping on the street.
I wouldn't say I like to make a plan; I tend to make things happen after having an idea.
It could be good, but it also could be a waste of time. It sounds bizarre. How is taking action immediately a waste of time?
Running a business or entering a career without a clear vision means reacting to every situation without holding the space to think and plan. We will quickly lose sight of the big picture and end up taking too many different pathways that do not align with our values and beliefs.
That's why many large companies have mission statements.
The mission statement helps them keep on track and gives them a clear idea of what they want to concentrate on and plan according to it.
Apple's mission statement is "To bring the best user experience to customers through innovative hardware, software, and services."
That is why Apple has consistently been recognised as one of the most innovative companies globally. Being innovative is their mission; it is how they create structure and plan.
Thinking strategically helps us to create a life we truly want.
We can almost learn anything if the desire is strong enough, but not everything has meaning to us.
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