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Today I’d like to share a quote: “Some people dream of being successful, while others wake up and work at it.”
I can’t find who originally wrote or said this, but I sure wish I could because I’d love to give them credit. This is one of my favorite quotes of all time because it speaks to the power of doing. For many of us, there is a gigantic space between our dreams and our reality, and the bridge between that gap is action.
What if I told you were going to win the lottery next week and instantly have millions of dollars in your bank account? What would you do? Probably start figuring out what you’re going to do with all that money, right?
You might start dreaming of all the things you could buy that you never could before. Maybe you would start thinking of the people you could share it with, the charities or causes that might need some help. Certainly you would start figuring out which family members you would want to help out.
You might even think bigger, like how you could do something great and make an impact on the world. Chances are, even if you’ve never had a lot of money in your life, you’ve already thought about these kinds of things. I know I have. I mean, it’s human nature to dream, to wonder what if, to imagine a better life.
But while most people are dreaming, successful people wake up and make it happen. I’m gonna let you in on a little secret… You don’t have to win the lottery to do something great with your life. But you do have to turn those dreams into a reality by figuring out what you want and then going after it. You CAN make your dreams come true, but not if you spend all of your time sleeping and dreaming. So wake up, start working on it, and don’t stop!
I’m not suggesting that you stop dreaming, but rather to spend as much, if not more, time figuring out how to make your dreams come true. I sincerely hope your dreams come true one day, but I strongly suggest that you don’t wait for the lottery. Create your own. Starting today, do what you can with what you have to take that first step toward creating your own winning ticket.
What are some of the things you’re doing to turn your dreams into a reality? Do you have any strategies that you would be willing to share with us? If so, let us know in the comment section below.
Wake up and start making an impact today, so you can lead a full life.