The passionate vagabond just goes. He or she may have enough money for a flight, a few meals, and a couple of night’s accommodations. They don’t know exactly where they’re heading, the details of how they’re going to get there, but they’re fueled by a belief and a passion that blows the door off of any constraints and confinement. They have no choice but to go, and to keep going until they reach their goal. Serendipity, confidence, and charisma fuel the journey.
The purpose driven journeyman clearly defines their final destination, lays out the steps and calculates all expected costs along the way. They take account of the potential risk factors to be aware of, and is prepared for most challenges, costs, delays, and obstacles along the way.
In some cases, the passionate vagabond arrives at the ideal place before the purpose driven journeyman even begins their journey. In other cases, the vagabond veers wildly off course with no resources, no backups, and no chance to actually succeed while the purpose driven journeyman slowly and steadily navigates with perfection towards the goal.
These are metaphors for business and for life. Which traveller do you most identify with and where are you on your journey?
