Chase Your Own Dream

I'm sure you've heard the expression that employees chase their boss' dream, right? When you think about it, that is so true. Employees have limited opportunities to achieve any significant financial goals. Sure, there's the annual 3% raise, the turkey at Thanksgiving, and if you're really lucky and the boss is in a good mood, there may be a Christmas bonus. Think Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation. I'm here to say that it's time to Chase Your Own Dream!

You've probably often heard that millionaires all work for themselves, not someone else. There's a reason for this. They chase their own dreams with others helping them. I challenge you to listen to your heart and imagine what it will be like when you achieve your dream of financial freedom or whatever it is you really want to happen. When you think about it, what exactly is a goal other than a clearly focused dream? It's something we visualize and take steps to achieve before it actually becomes a reality. To increase the likelihood of achieving your dream or goal, it helps to use a S.M.A.R.T. approach. Goals must be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timetable-able.

As you set your goals according to these principles, you will learn to focus on exactly what you are passionate about achieving and why. Visualize your life with that achievement and you will actually feel as though it has occurred. This is very powerful. It is the difference between dreaming and creating reality. Start with the dream and then make it a goal upon which you focus with laser-like intensity. Watch what happens in your life.

Many people just daydream without really believing they can achieve their goals. If you take the time to really identify what you want, why you want it, how it will improve yours and your family's life, and set a time for its completion, you can achieve any goal your mind produces. I am living proof of that and it feels very powerful. Remember, if your mind can conceive it (dream it), you can achieve it. So get started right now on chasing your own dream. All it takes is a decision.

To Your Dreams,
Sandra Hayes
1-800-852-7695
shayes76@bellsouth.net