THE GIFT OF A DREAM (34); DARE TO HOLD ON, AND DREAM AGAIN

"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise." - Kobe Bryant

The secret to living a “dream come true” life is to believe in your dream because it matters to you. Years ago, people went to America in pursuit of their dreams - work hard, stay focused and achieve the American Dream. For many who had attained the basic American Dream - basic freedom, own a home, own a car, have a family. Finding a dream that'll take us to the next level of achievement can become a fragmented experience.

Stallone popularly known as, "Rambo", wouldn't have become what he is today, but for his "bull-dog" tenacity. It was bad for Clint Eastwood, whose dream was to become a movie star when his ugly experience about the size of his Adam's apple almost killed his dream. Relentless effort gave him a good result in the end and he went on to star in the famous hit movie,"The Good, The Bad and The Ugly". Jim Carrey had to walk around with a signed cheque in his pocket to motivate himself towards achieving his dream. The rest is history today.

Without dreams and vision, individuals, companies and countries fail, and without our personal dreams, hopes and aspirations, life can become meaningless. If we define a dream as something that has meaning for you and that you believe in, then what are your dreams? Identify a dream that you are passionate about...one that keeps you from sleeping at night. Put it in writing, tell a significant few others about it, and chase it with a "bull-dog" tenacity, so much so that not even you can stop you.

There comes a time in every dreamers life when, by reason of the criticism from an innumerable company of unbelievers of your dream, you'd begin to doubt your own dream too. At such times, you'll need to go back to the drawing board, and like Joseph, dream again again. As we end 2013, its time to dream again. Get a clearer picture for 2014. Like Stallone, Eastwood, Carrey; return every day for that Job, move from producer to producer and sign yourself that cheque if you have to. Have a great week ahead!