Dreams Aren’t Free—Who Owns Yours?

Dreams come with a cost. They may start as a spark of inspiration, but at some point, they demand time, effort, sacrifice, and resilience.

And that’s the moment of truth.

It’s when things get hard that you’ll discover if your dream is really yours—or if it’s someone else’s idea of what your life should be.

The Cost of a Dream

Every dream will ask something of you: ?? Time—Late nights, early mornings, and the hours others aren’t willing to invest. ?? Effort—Pushing past doubt, fatigue, and obstacles. ?? Sacrifice—Letting go of comfort, distractions, and sometimes even relationships that hold you back. ?? Resilience—Staying committed when nothing seems to be working.

The bigger the dream, the greater the cost. But here’s the key: if it’s truly your dream, you’ll pay the price gladly—because you know it’s worth it.

Is It Really Your Dream?

Ask yourself:

• Did this dream come from my own passion and vision—or was it planted by someone else?
• Am I pursuing this because I want it deeply—or because I feel expected to?
• When challenges come, do I feel a fire to keep going—or do I feel relief at the excuse to stop?

If the dream is yours, you’ll fight for it. If it’s not, you’ll walk away when the cost gets too high.

Own Your Dream

No one else can define, chase, or sacrifice for your dream—only you can.

So the real question isn’t whether the cost will come—it’s whether you’re willing to pay the price for what you truly want.

Who owns your dream? Make sure the answer is YOU.

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