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We are talking about two different things — not wildly different but a little different.

The “story arc” of which I speak is your PERSONAL story arc and not that of the company you run.

When you use the term “vision”, I am thinking Vision, Mission, Strategy, Tactics, Objectives, Values and Culture as it pertains to your company.

The use of the term “story arc” is intended to be personal. That is why the document embedded is “Life Planning and Goal Setting for the CEO” — it is personal for the CEO.

I should have been a little clearer about that.

The goals for the CEO are evaluated on a regular basis — some are accomplished, some are modified and some are abandoned. The process of setting goals is continuous.

The story arc of one’s life begins now and ends somewhere in the future while the goals are the stepping stones to get to the planned end.

Again, bit more clarity is always useful.

BRC
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Defining your arc and the plan to get there are a bit different to me.

The arc is personal. It is the vision. It probably doesn’t change much until its done and the process of defining a new arc begins again.

The plan is the strategy used to realize the vision. A plan is improved and modified as required in order to “course correct”.

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Having a bit of a plan — not a 123 page plan but just something that seems to have taken a bit of work and is thoughtful — can be used to “course correct” along the way and, yes, it can be revised in its entirety. Why not?

Having a plan, is the key to it all.

BRC
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1. It is a way to work up the courage needed to take a challenge that may make your life more meaningful.

2. During points along the arc when you find yourself alone and thinking “oh shit – what did I get myself into?” it is helpful to remember who and what you are truly working for.

Learn where you story begins and ends. It is YOUR story arc and it can be a great one.

http://themusingsofthebigredcar.com/your-personal-story-arc/

BRC

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