1. In order to effectively
envision, it is necessary to focus on what one really wants, not what one will
settle for. For example, the list below shows the kinds of things people really
want, compared to the kinds of things they often settle for.
Really want Settle for
Self-esteem Fancy
car
Serenity Drugs
Health Medicine
Human happiness GNP
Permanent prosperity
Unsustainable growth
2. A vision
should be judged by the clarity of its goals, not the clarity of its
implementation path. Holding to the vision and being flexible about the path is
often the only way to find the path.
3.
Responsible vision must acknowledge, but not get crushed by, the physical
constraints of the real world.
4. It is critical for visions to be shared, because only
shared visions can be responsible.
5. Vision
has to be flexible and evolving. Thus, the process of envisioning is at least
as important
as the particular visions themselves.