After a conversation with a woman who is obviously in charge of her future where business is concerned, I went to the YMCA and spent almost an hour on the Elliptical machine. This machine is good for burning calories and is good for soaking clothing in sweat. It also induces deep thoughts as you must take your mind off of the task at hand to get to the end. Loud music from the 80’s and 90’s helps also.
During this time I had the chance to reflect on what drives me and what drives so many who find themselves actively involved in a business and all of the ways to make it successful. My thoughts are always on my business and ways to make it better, more profitable, more successful and more of everything that it takes to provide for my family. For me, that is most important.
You see. My dreams of having a successful business initially were derived from a desire to be financially independent. Yes, I wanted to be rich. When there is no real perspective to compare, the simple minded person falls back on the basic needs we all hope to attain. Being rich is a need that starts at the youngest of ages and for some is a never ending pursuit.
However, somewhere between age 20 and 40 my priorities changed. Financial success was not as important as meeting the basic every day needs. Rent, car payments, food, Christmas presents for the kids, birthday parties and presents. Life can put a real focus on what is really important. Sometimes a dream is just a dream and reality sets the agenda.
But, dreams never die. You may give up on them, but a dream is like a real place that you have not yet reached.
Do you have a dream? What is your business idea? I believe every person who reads this has the potential to turn a dream into a reality. All it takes is a little effort and some communication with someone who has been there. Don’t chase a could have been or should have been only to reach the end of the line with nothing but memories and vague remembrances of what might have been.
Some chase a dream. Others grasp a dream and hold on for the ride.
The ride is much more fun no matter how the dream unfolds.
Chase your dream!
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