Don’t Change the Dream—Change the Plan

Don’t Change the Dream—Change the Plan

Nancy Beard, CFRE Nancy Beard, CFRE

Nancy Beard, CFRE

A Leader In Non-Profit Fund Development For 30 Years. A Life Coach and Motivational Speaker Who Guides Women On How To Find Calling, Purpose, Passion and Joy In Their Life. Co-Founder of Women With Strength Podcast.

发布日期: 2023年3月9日
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I had a dream that I when I retired from full-time employment we would rent a home, on an island, overlooking the water for one year. My husband got onboard when I reduced the timeline from twelve months to six months. My preferred place was Anna Maria Island but over a couple years we visited fifteen potential?locations in NC, SC, GA and Florida and decided on Anna Maria Island. I visualized my sun-kissed self walking?on a beach, collecting shells, living in flip flops and eating fresh fish—everyday.?

?I planned this for years.?

Then Covid hit and?beach rentals skyrocketed (if people had to shelter in place why not do it at a beach location). Mother Nature hit Florida with some ghastly storms causing insurance to go through the roof, and prices again skyrocketed. I re-grouped and changed the plan to three months before running the numbers and bringing the dream to an abrupt stop.?

After much deliberation and?with great sadness, I resigned myself to the fact that my dream was no longer possible.

I retired in December and in January I went to Fripp Island, SC for two days and in February I went to Oak Island , NC for four days. As I walked on the beaches, I marveled that I could still have the dream of walking on the beach, a lot, I just needed to change the plan. So, I now have plans this year that include renting?homes, on islands, overlooking the water in various locations, for shorter periods of time. And,?whether it is January or September, I will be walking on the beach,pretending to be sun-kissed, collecting shells and finding joy.

When you are about to abandon a dream, give it more thought and find a way to stay true to your desire and create a new plan.


I help women follow their dreams.

If you want to talk about your dreams for the future and how to create a plan, email me at?[email protected].?


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