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But inspiration fills those reasons with hope, possibility and enjoyment keeping the "grind" from becoming too "grindy." But just what does inspiration consist of? I posit three elements: purpose, vision and mission. Additional Article Information: =============================== 481 Words; formatted to 65 Characters per Line Distribution Date and Time: 2006-08-31 11:00:00 Written By: James M. Becher Copyright: 2006 Contact Email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more free-reprint articles by James M. Becher, please visit: http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/d/index.shtml#James_M._Becher ============================================= Special Notice For Publishers and Webmasters: ============================================= If you use this article on your website or in your ezine, We Want To Know About It. 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I posit three elements: purpose, vision and mission. 1) Finding your purpose is the crucial first element. Your purpose is greater than your career, or even your wildest dreams. It begins with God. You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life never makes sense. His purpose is revealed in His word the Bible. 2) Once you realize your purpose, you can begin to have a vision. Proverbs 29:18 says "Where there is no vision, the people perish." But how do you get a vision? First, you need to narrow your perspective. You can't attempt to "ride off in all directions at once," so to speak. Try to decide what it is you are looking for, so you'll know it when you see it. Next, try to locate and choose an opportunity (business, career or job) which you feel is right for you--which will fulfill your purpose and thus further your vision. You will probably have to pick several at first and study the things which each one offers and try to evaluate the potential of each one as you see it. Settle on the one which you feel has the most potential with the least amount of hassle. Once you have chosen your field of endeavor, stand behind it in every way and don't quit or change your mind. B.C. Forbes said "Without loyalty, nothing can be accomplished in any sphere..." Think of yourself as being in it for the long haul, no matter what. Try to envision, based on what you know, how things will be down the road. Keep that picture before your mind, and never doubt. Napoleon Hill said "What the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve", and the Bible says, in Hebrews 11:1 "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Once the vision stemming from your sense of purpose is firmly implanted in your mind, let it become your driving force. 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