The Case for Making Your Dreams a Reality: How To Dream Big and Get What You Want
“The case for making your dreams a reality”…seems silly, right? Is there really a case for it? Isn’t it just: do it?!
Yes and no. For many of us, making our dreams come true means taking a major risk.
Whether it’s a big move, buying a house, having a baby, taking a trip, getting married, etc., it’s easy to get scared. It’s easy to put up barriers to our own happiness.
Because the truth is: taking a huge risk is scary as hell.
Last week, I took a big risk. I finally, finally took the leap and went out on my own for work.
I officially became my own boss.
It’s terrifying, but I cannot imagine doing anything else and I can’t even explain how happy I am that I made the switch. There are a number of special, scary things that come with owning your own business, but the premise is still the same: it was a huge leap of faith.
Thanks to this whole wild, amazing, scary journey, I’ve learned a lot about what makes me happy, where I’m willing to make sacrifices and where I’m not, and how passion can make some amazing things happen for you.
Here’s what I’ve learned.
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Always have a plan (and a back up plan)
Since I’m a natural planner, the need to plan my major life changes is vital. I do believe, however, it’s important for everyone: that one of the keys to success for any major moves in your life is to plan it.
Having a plan in mind in case things happen to go horribly wrong (knock on wood they don’t) will not only help you prepare if they do, but also set your mind at ease for actually making a change.
Be realistic, but dream big too
Being realistic isn’t only about having a plan, it’s also about knowing your limits and how far you’re willing to go to get there. For example, while I’d love to spend the rest of my life traveling the world, it’s not necessarily realistic right this second.
That said, but dreaming big can be powerful. Why couldn’t you go travel the world? Why couldn’t you make the change you’ve been wanting to?
At the end of the day, all our time here is limited. Why waste the moments, hours, and days wishing you could make a big change in your life? Why not go out there and make it happen?!
Go for it!
You’ve got your dream. You’ve got your plan.
Now it’s time to get our there and take the leap, and make your dream a reality.
If not now, when? If not you, who? You only have this one life. Make it worth it and take that leap!