I have had the pleasure of seeing and hearing a lot of speakers talk about success and one thing many of them have said was, "Dream big" or have "Big goals" and even make "grandiose movements." Maybe this is a the work of Freud seeping into the minds of even our most greatest success educators. Why does there have to be a size to the dream or the goal? Does having a "big" dream mean you are going to have a great reward when you achieve it?
Dreams.. the ideas that we see in our minds, sometimes while we sleep and sometimes during the day. These ideas can represent reflections of actions or scenarios that we have encountered, fantasies to allow us a mental break from the stresses of the world, the impact of the divine or cosmic forces on us or maybe - dreams are the key to finding out what we want to achieve with our lives. How many times have you dreamt of having a certain car, a promotion in your job, becoming an entrepreneur, starting a business, taking a trip to a certain destination? What exactly constitutes a "big" dream? By putting this size label we are theoretically saying that certain goals or achievements are considered to be more important, thus "Big" while others are not as important so they could be considered, "small." Instead of equating size with a dream, why not equate it to the end result of what someone wants to accomplish. As we are all different in our personalities, hopes and dreams, we should focus on the actual act of having dreams. In order to be successful we have to have an idea, a goal, a dream, something that is driving us. Using the size theory, what might be a "Big"dream to one person may be a "Small" dream to someone else. The way to achieve that dream is by following the various steps and actions needed to make that dream a reality. Depending on your work ethic, you will determine how quickly you can achieve the goals needed to make your dream come true. Although despite my best efforts I have not quite figured out how to fly like Superman but I dream about it. There needs to be a realism to your dreams. As much as I would like to fly like Superman, until modern science finds a way to make that happen, I may have to wait. Now if I was a scientist or had a deep scientific background, then maybe I would be the one to find a way to make it happen. However since I don't have that background I will focus on the dreams that I know I can make a reality, like continuing to build my businesses to successes even in the faces of the many obstacles that I run into, educating people on how to pursue their dreams and pursuing my music career. Maybe the idea of dreaming "Big" is for you. That's fine. My advice to you - Just Dream. Explore your dreams and find what you want to achieve in life and make it happen. Let your dreams be your guide for finding success. Do this and I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the results AND you will be happy with what you have accomplished. Building Leaders for Success is dedicated to educating people on success and leadership. Enter your email address in the box at the bottom right and receive our blogs instantly when they are published. Check out our services at www.buildingleadersforsuccess.com and like us on Facebook at Building Leaders for Success.
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AuthorFrank Taylor is founder and CEO of Building Leaders for Success, Inc. A musician of 25 years, educator of 15 years and a motivational speaker of 16 years, Mr. Taylor brings a wealth of knowledge that will promote success and fundamentals of leadership. Archives
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