Every great personality out there that you most definitely admire, love, and look up to become who they are because of one key thing: a dream, they had a vision of some sort. They had this unique desire to do something, become somebody, or get to a certain level in life. They developed the love to be whoever they are now, come what may.
You might have watched and listened to several interviews with these people on TV and radio, and when you listen to some of their struggles and challenges, you wonder how in the world they still chose to walk down the path they chose.
People struggle in their pursuit of greatness, but because it is a desire, or, say, a dream, they hold on to it till they see that they have succeeded.
It was a dream they began with as their first step, and today, you see them as they are, in all their glory. But have you ever taken the time to question how they were able to make those lofty dreams of theirs possible today? Or have you ever wondered what kind of challenges they might have gone through to get there the hurdles, both small and huge?
You need to know that these people did not just dream; they aspired to make those dreams come true, and as such, they worked towards these dreams and aspirations gradually by setting up goals and doing a whole lot of things, which all sum up to make them who they are today.
Before you even think of having a dream to be somebody or something, you must understand the fact that every single person under the sun has their own fate designed for them, possibly even before they were born, and as such, not all things that you aspire to do may befit you.
It is mostly advised that, once you recognize your passion, you must find ways to build it, perfect it, and make it your dream come true. Many people find themselves in hot waters because they failed to follow what they truly desired but rather went with the flow of society’s pressures, like those of friends, family, and stuff like that.
In this article, we will discuss what dreams are, some key things you should know about the concept, how to discover yours, and some of the ways to aid you in achieving those dreams in the long run. If you are ready to know more, let’s dive in.
What are dreams?
To have a dream is not confined to just wanting to be somebody or achieve something sometime in the future. A dream can be anything you desire to do; it could be some amazing place you would really love to see. Every single person out there has their own dreams, but the problem here is that they find themselves getting discouraged at a point in time along the road to achieving success.
Dreams are the soul’s food; they light your soul up and make you more active and excited so that everything you do, once you have a dream, is directed toward that particular dream. But when it comes to dreams, one key thing you need to know is that they are the driving force of success for most people. They are what motivate people; dreams keep people moving even when they feel very drained.
Also, you need to know that having a dream somewhat serves as a roadmap to the success you so much desire in life. When you have a dream, definitely, so far as you are very much poised to see it come to pass, you are taxed with formulating plans, setting milestones, doing this and that, and a whole lot more.
As much as I would like to say that some dreams can come to pass by means of luck, which is true, I will not, because that rarely happens, and also because I do not want to make you feel comfortable in your skin. Depending on luck will make you lazy and overly dependent on the seemingly impossible.
As such, what I would say, and for a fact too, is that sitting down and waiting for your dreams to come to pass by means of “luck” is not a very wise decision. Why is that? Luck is said to be a fool’s motivator; you cannot reliably depend on it.
Instead, the best option is to work on that dream to make it come true just like you want it; if not, by the time so-called “luck” finds you, which might probably never happen, you might be dead and gone. So the only thing you can do for yourself to not regret someday is to sit up and work towards that dream of yours.
Making Your Dreams Come True: The Guide
Before you can make that dream of yours come true, you need to have a plan, and in the points below, you will be guided on some of the steps you can use to make that dream true.
What Is The Dream?
You can’t make a dream come true if you don’t even have one. As such, before you can even think of how to make your dreams come true, you need to have one. Think about what you would love to do. Dreams can be anything, as stated previously; you can dream of wanting to skydive or be the boss of your company. However, you need to be very specific. You should not confuse yourself by combining so many different dreams and thinking you can make them all come true.
Remember the concept of “divide and conquer?” exactly? That is what you need to employ in this case. When you do not make it specific as advised, your dream at a point in time might confuse you, and you will end up jumping from one to the next, which will not benefit you in any way.
Make your dreams as huge as possible, and when you are on the path to making them come true, never be moved by the storms you might encounter; they are what will shape you. And in thinking of dreams, I need you to remember this quote from Lowell Lundstrum; keep it with you when you indeed dream.
“If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.”
But in making them as huge as possible, please also remember not to make them so large that they will honestly feel unattainable. In making your dreams big enough to scare you, the general idea is to make sure that they are as challenging as possible.
Believe In It
People have dreams, but in the end, they end up doubting themselves. They wonder if they can actually accomplish it. Once you have had this dream, and once you have also desired to see your dream come true, then you also need to believe in that dream. If not, realizing it sometime in the future will not be possible, and actually, it will just remain a dream and never manifest into reality.
You need to understand that great dreams are meant to be seen in real life, where we believe in them and nourish them. Do not just dream and desire; you need to see yourself accomplishing it.
Write It Down
In order to keep that fire burning, you need to write down that dream and keep it safe somewhere. You can choose to write it in your journal or get yourself a board where you will always wake up to see it. Then, write up whatever dream it is that you have and place it there.
It is one step you cannot disregard in the realization of your dream. It is more or less like giving it a breath of life in this world, however, in the form of written text, all in a bid to keep that burning desire unquenched. When you fail to do this, there will be a time when you will feel drained and tired to even think of anything and probably be too focused on other things.
It might happen at certain times when you will need motivation or just about anything to rekindle your spirits. This text will keep you on track and be a reminder that there is somewhere you want to get to, something you really want to achieve. Writing down your dream is as important as the process of making it come true.
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Have A Plan
Now, after having the dream, what is the plan? How in the world can you make that dream come true? You need to define the steps you may need to take to make those dreams of yours come true. You will have to set goals and realistic milestones, as well as find ways and means to achieve them, by developing strategies. You need to see your success from afar and try to find ways to get there.
And in making a plan for the sake of making your dreams come true, you need to understand that they should be different from those of others. Honestly, they do not have to be the same as everyone else. You need to be unique with your ways and methods.
Work For It
After having your plan ready, you need to put it into action. This is the stage where you start to associate yourself with the kinds of people who will get you there, as well as engage in things that will propel you to that dream. Dreams do not necessarily have to be in the distant future. You can have a dream where you really want to go on a trip to Shangai or Dubai. It can come true, say next month or next year, all depending on how eager you are to work towards it.
In working towards making that dream come true, you need to know that there will be moments where you will feel like it is too challenging and weighing down on you. But one quick thing I would want you to know is that, once you have been able to dream it, you definitely must be able to accomplish it. If you have a dream, you do not have to waste time watching movies and wasting important time with friends when you could have invested a little of that time into that dream of yours.
One thing also to keep in mind is that, in making your dream come true, you do not have to wear yourself out every day; just trying to see that dream come true, you need to relax for yourself, but not too much to feel complacent about your current achievements. You need to work hard, but you also need to make sure you do not stress yourself too much.
Assess Yourself
Every once in a while, you need to assess your progress. You need to determine how you are progressing towards that dream. If you work so hard to make your dreams come true and you fail to assess yourself every now and then, there will be a time when you will feel like you are not progressing; however, once you do so, you are always kept in the know on how far you have come, how far you need to go, and how much more you need to do to get there. It helps you to know if you are still on the right path and have not deviated.
Be Ready To Sacrifice
Another thing to keep in mind is to be ready to make sacrifices. Once you are seriously poised to see yourself there, you must not hesitate to do so. Of all the points, this is one you must not take lightly. Your eagerness to make sacrifices can even determine your chances of making those dreams come true.
Learn From Mistakes
Also, another thing you need to know in order to make your dreams come true is to learn from not only your own mistakes but also the mistakes of others who have walked the path you are now on. It will help you to know some of the things you can and cannot do. Once you are able to do this, you are able to avoid some major bottlenecks and mishaps along the way.
Visualize The Success
How can you ever get to achieve your dreams when you can not even imagine what success will be like? Or what will it even feel like? Every once in a while, imagine yourself there, on the final stage, where you are finally cruising or actually skydiving, or even in that huge office with your coffee cup in hand facing the window. When you do this, you are able to condition yourself and your mind for success, and as time goes on, that dream will come true, and you will not even be surprised.
Be Open To Criticism
Once you make up your mind to make your dreams come true, there will be moments when people will choose to criticize you; do not shun them. Be open-minded and learn to accept them. These criticisms help to inspire you; some give you more ideas on what to do and what not to do.
Finally, Do Away With The excuses
One of the killers of dreams is excuses. They make dreams hard to achieve. As much as there are challenges to be faced in the process of achieving your dreams, you need to know that there should not be enough reason for you to put your dreams on hold. You need to actually do away with them and move toward the realization of that dream.
Final Words
Dreams are beautiful, and every soul out there must endeavor to make theirs come true. The dreams we have and our desires to make them come true are what shape the world. It is what makes us see the beautiful things we see today.
The technological advancement, world records, and beautiful men and women on the streets are all evidence of how much dreams can do for us. But the key takeaway here is that you do not need to only dream, but rather find ways to make that dream come true.
