"Yesterday is but today's memory, and tomorrow is today's dream" - Khalil Gibran
There comes a point in everyone’s lives, where you have to pack your bags and set off on a journey towards your dreams. It is these new beginnings that are the most exciting and that make you the most anxious.
Pursuing an ambitious dream is as beautiful a journey as it is scary. Each one of us has a set of aspirations and an image in our minds that we want to see manifested in reality, but have absolutely no idea of how to make it happen. These may vary from person to person, wherein lies the beauty of the human race.
We are all one species and yet we want such different things from life. Some want to go to outer space, some want to make it into Hollywood, some want to travel the whole world and some want things that are taken as granted by all others, being able to eat proper food.
There are some words of wisdom that you need to keep in mind while pursuing your dreams. Remember, it is a road you have to travel yourself and these will help you when you need them the most.
1. There Will Be Lots of Obstacles
Soon after you set off, you will realise that you will face a lot of roadblocks. You didn’t think it was going to be easy, did you? Where’s the fun in that? You will have to find solutions and answers on a constant basis to be able to continue down the road.
There will be minor and major setbacks. But don’t worry, it’s all part of a much bigger process. All you need to keep in mind is that you just need to move forward. Doesn’t matter if you’re walking forward or even crawling forward. You need to move forward. That’s the most important bit.
To help overcome these obstacles, you will need razor sharp focus. It will be a tool at your disposal that will literally help you cut down a lot of the hindrances along the way. A focused mind can come up with solutions you didn’t know were possible. Many successful entrepreneurs and innovators tell their stories of how in the face of adversity, they kept their focus lit and how it did amazing things for them.
2. Ignore the Naysayers
A wise man once said, “If people don’t laugh at your dreams, they are not big enough”. No matter what you set out to do, there will always be naysayers. It’s just how the world is. People seem to magically know what is better for you and are ready at a moment’s notice to give you free advice.
Some will laugh on your face and tell you that you will never get there. Instead of letting that discourage you, all you have to do is ignore them. I know it might be easier said than done but in those moments you need to remember all the crazy people who changed the world for the better even after everyone had dismissed them.
Remember, you don’t need anybody’s approval. There are a lot of haters out there whose mere existence shouldn’t even bother you. You must walk your own path an talk your own talk. The haters are some of the people who are the first one tell the world they always believed in you after you succeed.
3. It Will Be an Emotional Roller Coaster
As I mentioned before, there will be roadblocks and setbacks. Sometimes things will seem stuck. You might even contemplate bailing out for something more secure, something less scary. There might be times where you would want to curl up in a corner and cry your eyes out.
These hard times hit hard. But you need to hit harder. You need to show everyone and yourself, most importantly, what you are made of.
BUT, there will also be times when you will feel like you are finally making things happen. In these moments, you will feel like you have the magic wand to life itself where a wave of the wand can get things done. These will be some of the happiest moments of your life. Cherish them but don’t let them make you over confident and lose sight.
4. It Will Make You a Different Person
The road to your dreams is one that will forge you into a different person and it’s not a bad thing. It is perhaps the most important thing that will ever happen to you. You’ll become stronger, sharper, wiser, more mature and have an understanding of how the real world works.
People around you will notice this change in you too. They will start coming to you for a word of advice seeing you fare so well in your quest.
This will help you finish the journey you started and finally manifest what you had always wanted. When the entire process completes, you will have become a much better version of yourself. You will be able to look back at the journey, all the ups and downs and realise and appreciate the whole thing. And before you know it, you will be ready to begin the next adventure!
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