A vision without a task is but a dream. A task without vision is but drudgery. A vision with a task is the hope of the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A goal needs action to become real, while action needs a goal to feel meaningful. Together they create hope.
- In plain terms
- Goals need work to happen, and work needs goals to matter.
- What can you take from it?
- Combine clear aims with concrete steps.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What task aligns with your vision?
- Is your work driven by dream or duty?
Another view
Some tasks succeed without grand vision.
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