What's Your Dream?

• 💡 Wisdom

• ✏️ Illustration

• 💬 Saying

• 🧭 Explanation

• 📝 Reflection

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Dreams provides you with something to aim for.

But if you hold them too tightly, you risk becoming narrow-minded.

And if you hold them too loosely, you risk them never being achieved.

Hold your dream just right.

Here’s today’s nugget of wisdom illustrated:

Dreams are like balloons.

Hold them too tightly and they pop, destroying any chance of being achieved.

Hold them too loosely and they drift away, never to be seen again.

The key is to hold them just right.

Former President of India Dr. Kalam highlights something important about dreams:

This might seem obvious, but if you’re familiar with entrepreneur and content creator Simon Squibb, you’ll know that so many people don’t know what their dream is.

It is important to know your dream.

Do you know yours?

So we know that dreams are important, and we shouldn’t hold them too tightly or loosely, but what makes a good dream?

Here are 3 elements of a good dream:

1. A good dream is meaningful.

A dream needs a purpose that runs deeper than just personal gain.

If it’s only about money, fame, or status, it may leave you feeling empty once you achieve your dream.

The best dreams come from a place of purpose or a desire to contribute to something bigger than yourself.

For example, Walt Disney dreamt of bringing joy and imagination to the world. His vision wasn’t just about making cartoons; it was about creating experiences that inspire generations and memories that last a lifetime.

2. A good dream is largely in your control.

A dream should be something that you can actively work towards, not just something you hope happens someday.

Wishing to win the lottery or to become an “overnight sensation” isn’t a dream; it’s speculative gambling.

Instead, the best dreams typically rely on consistent effort and action.

Dame Kelly Holmes is a great example of this. She had dreams of winning Olympic gold despite years of injury setbacks. She persisted, adapted her training, and controlled what she could, eventually winning double gold in Athens 2004 at age 34.

3. A good dream is long-term.

A dream isn’t something you will achieve by next Tuesday - it should be something that inspires you for years, if not a lifetime.

Short-term goals are important, but a dream should be something that’s bigger and bolder.

Steve Jobs’ dream wasn’t just to build a computer; it was to revolutionise the way people interact with technology. Even after launching the first Apple products, he didn’t stop innovating; his dream stretched across decades and shaped an entire industry.

These are just 3 elements of a good dream - what do you think is missing?

Unpack today’s wisdom by completing today’s Reflection.

Here are 3 journal prompts to help you explore today’s wisdom:

• What is my dream? Am I holding this dream too tightly, too loosely or just right?

• Is my dream meaningful, in my control and long-term?

• What activities am I undertaking on a weekly basis to live out or pursue my dream?

Start your journaling habit today. Join Journal Wiser and get prompts that help you untangle your thoughts.

If you’re keen to unpack the concept of dreams more, consider checking out Simon Squibb and his book What’s Your Dream?

Simon has amassed a following of millions, and is aiming to inspire people to live a more purposeful life by ditching the pre-written story that many fall into and instead embracing entrepreneurship.

Here’s how UK-based book retailer Waterstones described his book:

A revolutionary guide to entrepreneurship and identifying the goals that are right for you, Squibb's indispensable book combines the author's own rags-to-riches life story with hard-won wisdom from the boardroom.

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Thanks,
Michael