What do you see when you look ahead?


No Clucks Given Newsletter

The 16th Edition - What do you see when you look ahead?

Hi Reader

Last week, in the journal, I wrote about how strategy can steady you when you find yourself distracted and chasing something new.
It acts as a kind of anchor, a foundation — something you can return to for realignment.

This week, I’ve been thinking about the opposite end of the same line.
Vision.

Strategy is the how but, vision is the direction.
They work together, and you’ve probably already noticed this: strategy is the external work; vision is the internal work.
Strategy is tasks, lists, action.
Vision is confidence, growth, and personal challenge.

The internal work needs to happen first. So let’s take a proper look at vision.

Fundamentally, it has to be strong enough that you can think about it the way you think about a story you love.
You should be able to dream about it a little, taste it, smile when you think about it. Enjoy your imagination.

Do you ever do that?
Let yourself sit quietly, with no distractions, and picture the future of your life or business?
I don’t mean your goals or your to-do list — just the picture of what you imagine.
Hit reply and let me know. I’d love to hear.


And I’m excited to share this:

Since this is the season for planning (not next year), I want to offer something simple and fun:

A Vision Quest Session — December 10th, 12pm (GMT+2)

One hour. Nothing formal. No cost.

Just a space to get together and, under guidance, sketch out your business vision for 2026 and beyond. You’ll be inspired — and you’ll enjoy it.

You don’t need to have clarity yet.
You don’t need to “have it together.”
You can come confused and uncertain.

If you’d like to join, click here or below to sign up.
You’re welcome to share it with friends who should be there.

Crafting a vision in January is too late.
Let’s get prepared now.


Join the Vision Quest!

Count down to 2025-12-10T10:00:00.000Z

Otsukaresama desu.

Georgina🐣

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