The Power of Vision

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Nov 4, 2025
4 min read

By Eloise Benoit — Legacy Woman Summit 2025 Speaker

As we near the end of another year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on how it began. Back in January, we wrote down bold dreams, set fresh goals, and carried hearts full of motivation. Maybe your goal was to lose weight, launch a business, go back to school, grow spiritually, or strengthen your relationships.

But somewhere between January and November — life happened.

Deadlines piled up. Motivation faded. Old habits resurfaced.

And yet… if you’re reading this today, that means your vision is not dead.

It may be blurry, buried, or even bruised, but it’s still alive within you.

Dr. Myles Munroe once said,

“The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but a life without purpose.”

That’s what vision gives us — purpose. A picture of our potential. A reason to wake up and push past what’s comfortable.

Understanding Vision

Dr. Munroe described vision as “the ability to see beyond your eyes — to see with your mind what is possible.”

Vision is more than a goal. Goals can change, but vision endures.

Think about an eagle. When a storm comes, the eagle doesn’t hide or flee — it rises above the storm, using the same wind others run from. That’s what visionaries do. They see beyond the chaos. They soar above excuses. They use challenges as fuel.

Your vision determines your focus.

Your focus shapes your habits.

And your habits determine your destiny.

Discipline — The Bridge Between Vision and Reality

Vision without discipline is just daydreaming.

As author James Clear said in Atomic Habits:

“You do not rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.”

You can have the clearest vision, but if your daily actions don’t align with it, you’ll stay stuck.

Let’s be honest:

If your vision is to lose 20 pounds, fast food every night isn’t alignment.
If your vision is to graduate with honors, hours of endless scrolling isn’t the path.
If your vision is to build financial freedom, spending every paycheck before it lands won’t get you there.

Discipline is not punishment — it’s protection for your potential.

Every “no” you say to distraction is a “yes” to destiny.

Aligning Habits with Vision

James Clear reminds us that small habits, repeated consistently, create big results. Your habits shape your identity — and your identity reinforces your habits.

So if your vision is to be healthy, begin to identify as a healthy person:

“I am someone who values my body.”

“I move daily.”

“I make nourishing choices.”

The same principle applies to every area of your life:

Spiritual growth? Prioritize prayer, worship, and quiet time with God.
Career advancement? Invest in learning and networking intentionally.
Emotional peace? Set boundaries and practice gratitude daily.

Remember: Consistency beats intensity.

Doing one small thing every day matters more than doing something big once in a while.

The Eagle Mentality — Soaring with Vision

The eagle, one of Dr. Munroe’s favorite symbols, represents clarity, courage, and altitude.

It flies alone, not in flocks. It doesn’t waste time with pigeons. When the eagle spots its prey from miles away, it locks in — no distractions. That’s vision.

When storms arise, the eagle doesn’t panic — it rides the winds higher. That’s faith.

And when its feathers grow old and heavy, the eagle retreats, sheds the old, and renews itself. That’s discipline and renewal.

Maybe this season, God is calling you to renew your vision — to release habits, relationships, or mindsets that weigh you down. You cannot soar if you’re still carrying what belonged to your last season.

The Power of Deadlines and Accountability

Vision grows when it’s anchored in structure.

Dr. Munroe taught that “vision must be written, made plain, and pursued.”

That means: