I had a drink yesterday with a former intern and enjoyed listening to him tell me about his plans after completion of his MBA. Part of the conversation was a struggle, because I could sense some apprehension on his part regarding the many things he wanted to achieve; he told me that when he discussed these things with people at his office, there was often doubt or resistance towards his plans.
It is very important we are careful about with whom we talk about our dreams. It is not out of spite or malice; it is just that not everyone is going to understand the things we want. When someone criticizes or places doubt in our plans, it is very easy to rethink things, to stop believing. So like our hearts, our dreams are things we need protect and expose to others that will support us, guide us and build hope.
Lloyd Dobler said it best, “I am looking for a dare to be great situation”. If you dream big: plan, strategize, be relentless. Take what you want. And even if you struggle, it takes twice as long as you planned or you sometimes feel like it will never happen, just be determined. And your moment will arrive.
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