This document discusses creating a personal development plan with a personal vision statement. It explains that a personal vision integrates one's abilities, interests, values and goals to provide practical guidance. Developing a vision helps keep you focused, especially during complex projects or stressful times. The benefits of a personal vision include living with purpose and energy each day to achieve your dreams. The document then discusses forming SMART goals to achieve one's personal vision. It notes that most people live in the early stages of development and the goal for today is to reach stage 4. Instructions are given to take out a personal development plan template. Self-motivation is emphasized as the key to accepting new challenges by achieving smaller, incremental goals. Changing one