Goals vs. Vision: What's More Important?

One of the most common questions I get asked is, "Pat, what is really the difference between a goal and a vision. Is there really one? Isn't it the same thing? If it's different, what's different?"

The reality is that there's a very big difference between a goal and a vision, and in this video I dive into how they're different, the benefits of both of them, and whether or not a person can be both a great visionary and an incredible goal setter.

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[collinmiller]

Hey pat! A vision is the big picture, a goal a stepping stone to get to that vision, and then the steps are small tasks that you do to complete the goal. It's like this VISION is split up into goals and goals are spilt into steps!

[NestorMaravi]

I have always been more organized when I Write things down. Thank you for sharing!

[Psychgo]

Do you have a video on identifying your own strengths or those in others?

[viparinama]

Just watched a few of your earlier videos, and while there's always room for improvement, I think your channel already started off at top tier quality (and it's only gotten better). Thank you for setting aside your time to be such a great motivator. One day I hope to be like you!

[alexmatete]

Well Patrick... broke it down nicely once again.
The beauty of this information is by knowing where I stand I can then fine tune my standing. I will argue that I have a bit of both but certainly 80% Goal Driven and 20% Vision driven, why because I spend a lot time working on the short term goals that aim to archive the vision...sometimes when the goal takes too long I get irritated or bored, and take on another goal (within the vision) archive it, get motivated and revisit the last goal. So most of the time I see myself aiming on the next goal and almost blurred up on the vision. And by the way, I'm South African and we can't Keep Calm Either!

[jumpman]

I’m definitely a goal setter and I’ve accomplished a lot of my goals... One of the things that I struggle with is reaching a goal and then I get a sense of fulfillment and then a touch of boredom or even depression because it was my main focus the whole time. It would cool if you could talk about that because at some point I found myself asking ... “what’s the point?” If it is a short term high to reach for something.

[ggomez]

Amazing info, makes total sense. Some of us just starting up have to play both roles. It took me 1 year to get someone onboard to work with me on the business. My team mate totally is the visionary i feel like go getter, the trigger man, the go to guy on 4 and long.

[KnowledgeFunTV]

Visionary: papapapapapa.... 2:40
Goal Setter: tutututatatata... 1:41 :D

[loverboyreigns]

A vision is what you see coming.
A goal is what your striving for.

[linusme]

Time and again I have been asked this question by a near one or a close one. since I have opened my eyes to this world, I never found an answer. I dont know for how long but for now i'm experimenting both now and feel I have a definition for both. PAT, one of my goal is to try and comment on the videos i have watched, seen time and again like the many below and to make it a point to acknowledge my mentor. Here is a like and a thank you with so many lines it has to be genuine :) :p

[private]

Have never seen a great salesman like you.

[JamelleSanIntl]

Wow, this is awesome! It helps you understand various groups of people in organizations.

[karunapuri]

Thank you for sharing this difference, will improve on my goal settings as from now

[dr.mahmoudelmelegi]

Man I would love to have a friend like you in real life .. Life could be insanely balanced having a friend like you. Thanks Pat : )

[Kstyleyo]

This reminds me of a story.
Someone asked a guy who is working outdoor. "What are you doing?"
A guy who is a "goal setter" may say "I am stacking bricks."
Another guy who is a "visionary person" may say "I am building a house."

[ginajones]

Thank you. This really helps me to get to the root of who I am. I love your vids and will continue to share.

[BusinessDestination]

Sir u said vision is a mission but they aren't same vision is basically where we want to go & mission is why we want to go or we can say mission is purpose of an organisation

[natakijean-baptiste]

U are amazing now I get why sometime things don't go my way TEAM UP YES !

[dudewat]

Visions written into concrete Goals is the best combo !!

[ramnd]

I can apply this on the work and private life. Thanks for making me think.