Dreams.

So I’ve always been one to be the voice of reason and speak against bloated dreams. By bloated dreams, I mean those dreams that have little chance of success and also that satisfy a one dimensional selfish goal. I feel like it gives a sense of false entitlement to a generation that lacks efficiency and hard-work already.

However, I still believe dreams and goals that are placed in the right light and that are logically sound and reasonable should be pursued. Every dream has it’s inherent risks and your duty as the dream-writer is to minimize that as much as possible; To give yourself the best running start as possible. 

I’ve been working on a business proposal on the side recently. I haven’t really shared it to most people because it is just an idea and there’s no point in bragging or discussing it until it’s in production or later. In the course of this time, I’ve learned so much about myself and even more about the amount of time and work required to start a business. Dare I even speak about the work required because I’m sure i’m on the very edge of the edge of the iceberg, but I can see a glimpse of it and it’s a scary monster the amount of time and work that will be needed to build this thing from the ground up.

Simultaneously I am excited and cannot wait to jump headfirst into this endeavor. I love the challenges of it, I love the planning and the dreaming. I with so much of my heart want this to work and a lot of times I need to remind myself of the reality of life and how this is just an idea and nothing more. I keep myself tethered to reality by looking at the amount of work infront of me and it shocks me enough to bring me back to earth and takes my head out of the clouds of dreaming. 

Some things to remind myself:

1.) Stay humble and trust and remember God always.

2.) Surround yourself with those that you can learn from. You can only be as successful as those you associate with.

3.) Stay hungry and diligent.

4.) Absorb all the knowledge around you and learn as you go. Adapt to the changes in infrastructure and technology.

5.) Don’t let others discourage you. Let it present a challenge to you.

I’m glad I’ve learned so much just from writing the business plan. The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to not chase money but to strive for something bigger. To build something that impacts those around you and that can stretch out and touch lives on a regular basis. I want to create something that people connect with and feel a part of regardless of monetary compensation. That is what my dream is. It’s a faraway thing but I believe I can do it.  I’ll keep things posted as the idea develops and grows.