You can think of your vision as your mind's image or dream of something hoped for or desired. The planning process may begin with the vision you have for your life, but by taking action to achieve that vision you begin the physical process of planning. Action is the key to planning. Plans and visions are nothing without action to make them a reality. Sooner or later action means putting something down on paper.
Action is critical to planning because it requires the manager to make decisions.
To carry out your vision, you must define a mission statement. The mission makes the vision a potential and even a continuing action. The vision is to have economic and financial security for your family. You take action when you decide how you are going to achieve economic and financial security. The vision is to be achieved by producing and marketing high quality milk.