How to turn your dreams into reality.

There are five things you need (D.R.E.A.M), and the one thing you actually DON’T need that everyone thinks you do to make this happen.

DREAMING.

I know that every single one of my clients have amazing dreams. I assume you also have things that you want to see happen in your life. Often my clients will come to me and say, “What do I actually need to do to make sure that my dreams become a reality?” 

I tell them they need to … DREAM. 

D is for determination.

R is for ready.

E is for endurance. 

A is for adjustable.

M is for method. 

D is for DETERMINATION

Let’s start with D – determination. If you want your dreams to become reality, you have to 100% believe in the the fact that it could happen. You have to show determination. If you aren’t determined, you will float from one dream to the next and never really land on one – which is fine for some. But when it comes to a dream that is really in your heart, that you want to see come to fruition, you have to be determined. 

R is for READY

R – ready … you also have to be ready to take the another step towards your dream. When you start here with a dream becoming a concert pianist (for example. That is a dream that’s way off in the future, and you can’t make one giant leap to that dream. Everyday you have to be ready for lessons, ready to practice, ready to perform at small venues. There are all sorts of little steps along the way to your big dream, that you have to be ready for at each stage.

E is for ENDURANCE

The third thing you need is the E – endurance. You consistently and persistently have to go after your dreams and endure whatever life throws at you in that process. Enduring has to do with the harder parts of your dreams, the not so exciting parts of your dreams, the parts that get frustrating. If you want to be an actress, you have to go on audition, after audition, after audition – enduring the process whether you get the parts or not. 

A is for ADJUSTABLE

In spite of the fact that you are dedicated to this dream, you also must be adjustable. Sometimes your dream at age eight is going to look a little different by the time you get to age 18. As you follow the DREAM, you’re going to find that it changes… sometimes a little bit, sometimes a lot. When you approach your dreams with an adjustable and flexible attitude, you won’t get stuck in a life that isn’t meant for you. 

M is for METHOD

Finally you need a method. To make dreams a reality, it is best to have a method or plan that to follow. Whether you are pursuing athletic endeavors, academic goals, a specific career or  relationship… whatever the dreams are in your heart, it helps to have a method. If you currently don’t have some sort of book to follow, coach to talk to, or a mentor, you need to find one to help you chart the course towards your dream.  

WHAT YOU DON’T NEED… 

You don’t, at this moment, need one ounce of experience, or natural “talent” or education in the area of your dream. I know, it sounds counterintuitive. But just because you haven’t played piano, since you were four, or done gymnastics, since you could walk, or picked up a tennis racquet, while you were still in a crib… doesn’t mean you can’t in the future. Just because you don’t already understand advanced calculus doesn’t mean you can’t be an astronaut. The entire point of having a dream is finding JOY in the pursuit of that dream as it becomes a reality. 

It’s great when we hear those stories of Serena Williams being able to play tennis forever, or these gymnasts who just knew from day one that was what they were gifted to do. But that’s not everyone’s story – that’s not MOST people’s stories.

My Story

I remember, as a young woman applying for colleges, I was very interested in the field of architecture. But I had no true experience or knowledge in the area, so I didn’t pursue it. That’s what I don’t want you to do – shut down dreams before you have even started to pursue them. I want you to remain open to all the opportunities that are available to you. If there’s a dream in your heart, find a way to start taking steps towards it NOW to make it become a reality.

You get to choose your thoughts and choose what’s possible for you. When you do that you can create a life that’s exciting for you, that fulfills the dreams that you have. And when you’re able to fulfill those dreams, you have the energy and the excitement to also change the world. I’m excited to watch you do it. 

FIERCE GIRLS SUMMER SUCCESS BOX

This summer, I have something special coming for you that will help you to make your dreams into reality. I am offering for the first time the Fierce Girls Summer Success Box that I would love to send you. And inside you’ll find all sorts of goodies – quality swag (not junk!). Additionally you will get some video and 1:1  coaching instruction from me, all about how to craft a dream that you want to achieve this summer and develop a method to see it become reality. 

It could be a dream that has to do with a future career, a relationship, how you want to spend your free time or something that you’re hoping to create. It can literally be anything… maybe it’s money, or starting a business. 

No matter your dream, we will keep choosing our thoughts, creating lives that we love, and changing the world together.