As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? If you were like most children, you probably let your imagination run 1. Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef. Then perhaps over the years, your dreams became more 2. Or you might have given up on some altogether.
If that's the case, then today's the day for you. January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day. If you've been 3 fulfilling your dreams, this is the day to make a fresh start.
It's important to dream because dreams can give us the 4 to succeed in life. Dreams inspire and motivate us. The great thing about dreams is that there's no 5 to accomplish them right away. They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to 6. The important thing is that you're 7 working toward your dream. And the best way to do that is by setting goals.
What is the 8 between a dream and a goal? It's been said that dreams are the final destination; goals are the stops along the way.
Dreams can be very 9. But the steps you take to reach them should be very 10. Your dreams state what you want, but goals explain how you'll get there. That makes goal seting a necessary step in 11 your dreams.
Many successful people have spoken about dreams. Former U. S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the 12 of working for our dreams. “A dream doesn't become reality through magic: it takes sweat, 13 and hard work. “Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no 14 limit. You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
If you've been dreaming about doing something for years, start today. Write down your dream, and 15 your goals. Then you'll be on your way to making your dreams come true.
