Community-Centric Mentor | Empowering Teams & Individuals Through Collaboration, Coaching, and Agile Practices | Aspiring TED Speaker
The Power of Vision and Mission in Life When we think of mission and vision statements, we often associate them with businesses or startups. But what about life? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: What’s my vision? What’s my mission in life? Years ago, when I was working as a project manager in Singapore, a friend asked me, “Why do you want to be a project manager?” At first, it felt like a simple question. But the more I thought about it, the deeper I realized the answer was. I loved bringing people together—aligning strengths and working as a team to achieve common goals. That was my “why.” But over time, I started feeling stressed and disconnected in my IT job. It no longer fulfilled me. So, I took a sabbatical and traveled to India. That’s when everything changed. I stumbled upon a yoga teaching role while exploring, and suddenly, everything clicked. The sense of community and togetherness in a yoga space felt like coming home. So, I made the bold decision to leave my high-paying job in Singapore and pursue my newfound passion. My mission became teaching yoga and facilitating wellness workshops. At first, it was magical. But after a while, I realized something was missing. Teaching yoga brought people together, but it didn’t involve working together to achieve a shared goal—my ultimate vision. This self-reflection forced me to redefine how I could fulfill my vision. By then, I had built a community of 48K followers. I decided to start something bigger: creating a space where people could connect, collaborate, and work toward shared goals. Here’s what I learned: It’s not enough to just have a vision. A vision gives you a sense of direction, but your mission—how you achieve your vision—is just as important. And sometimes, the mission you start with may not be the one you stick with. That’s okay. Life is about evolving. As we approach the end of the year, take a moment to reflect: What’s your vision for your life? How do you want to deliver it? Your vision and mission together create your soul’s purpose. This photo was taken after one of the virtual + in-person workshops I held in 2023—a moment that perfectly captured my mission and vision coming to life. So, what’s your vision? How do you plan to align your mission with it in the coming year? Vision + Mission = Soul Purpose ❤️
