Dream Big

Today we are going to become daydreamers. Dreaming is different from plans. Plans have to be realistic and need to move us toward a goal. We need both, but before we can make plans, we have to dream. Dreams are thoughts and wishes that we can bring into reality.
We have all heard, "if you can dream it, it can be yours" or "be careful what you wish for, you just might get it." Well, in my world, both these statements are true.
Sometimes we think of our dreams as these massive things that have to happen now. Dreams are a destination that will take time to travel to. As Will Smith said, "a dream should be so big only your future self can attain it." Dreams should never be confused with the reality of getting there. Dreams are significant, and the steps to get there should be smooth and natural. Dreaming can help focus our actions and give us good feelings about what we do.
The challenge today is to find the dream that you have tucked away because it is too big and can never happen and dream about it. Set aside time today. Maybe 10 minutes, perhaps an hour, to just dream. Imagine what your life would be like if this dream were real. How would it affect your job, family, friends and other relationships? Remember, DO NOT limit yourself. To bring this dream into a reality, you will need to focus on how it benefits you now and in the future. Now write it down. All of it. Especially how fantastic things will be.
Once you are done and have your dream roughed out, do not share your dream with anyone that will not embrace it as you do. Put that dream close to where you can read it anytime. Add to it before bed each night.
When you are ready to take action toward your dream, I recommend making a simple step. If your dream is to have a million dollars in the bank, a simple step could be making coffee at home before you leave for work, so you don't have to stop buying one. Or declaring, "today, I am going to believe for one hour that this dream will happen." One small step can move you closer to your dream. Remember the saying, "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." What will your single step be that brings your dream into reality?
Have fun with it and let me know how it goes. Remember, if you like this article, send me a note, and I will send you another tool to make your dreams come true.