Difference Between Vision and Goals

Difference Between Vision and Goals:

Generally people get confused between goals and vision but both are very different. Here are some important differences –

1. In order to achieve your vision you have to set goals. It means vision is the inspiration that inspires you to set your goals. For example if your vision is to change the world than you have to set the goals to achieve your vision.
If you have not set your goals yet than please read the simplest process of goal setting. And if you have not set your vision or you are confused about setting your vision than answer this question – why do you want to achieve your goals? The answer of this question will let you know your vision.

2. Goals are specific but vision is foresight and vision is a big picture that how you or your organization will look like.

3 Goals are measurable but it is very difficult to measure vision because vision is related with dreams and long term view. It means your goals can be short term and long term goals but vision only focuses on long term view.

4. Goals have specific deadline but vision does not have any specific deadline.

5. Usually goals are achievable or should be achievable. But vision should be complex. Here is a great quote about vision –

“If you can reach your vision with your current resources, you need a bigger vision!” – Dan Rockwell

6. Goals are realistic and should be realistic but vision should be futuristic.

7. Goals are mostly tangible and tangible goals can be traced but vison is intangible and you can not trace the intangible vision.