I have a dream... and So Should You!

Dreams, Musiq Soulchild said it best, "Don’t ever let someone tell you to grow up and give up on your dreams!"

Yesterday, the world celebrated the birthday of The Ultimate Dreamer-none other than the Prolific, Late Great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who had a dream that was so huge that many believed would never come to pass. But modern day evidence has proved otherwise. And over the course of the last two years we all have been challenged to see if we truly believe in the power of our dreams, or even if we know how to Dream Again……

Let’s face it Family, over the last 22 months we’ve been to hell and back multiple times, we’ve survived natural disasters, the never-ending pandemic, a racial reckoning, an economic downturn, an outright assault on democracy, and so much more. We’ve been forced to face our fears, we’ve been shoved out of our comfort zones, and we’ve even been presented with an opportunity to re-evaluate our entire lives. From who we love, to where we work, to even our purpose for being on this planet.?

So, today I would like to ask you a very important question (well actually two) about your dreams, ”What are they and are the worth it?”

Leadership Expert John C Maxwell wrote an amazing book titled: “Put Your Dream to the Test” and it is filled with a true test for our dreams- and there are 10 very specific questions that I'd like to share with you.?In John’s best-selling book he asks questions which can be answered with a simple yes or no, but they truly hit the core of our being and are very telling (of course I’ve added my own spin for deeper reflection).?Check them out:

1. The Ownership Question: Is my dream really my dream? (or is it someone else’s for me?)?

2. The Clarity Question: Do I clearly see my dream? (or is it fuzzy and unclear?)?

3. The Reality Question: Am I depending on factors within my control to achieve my dream? (or do I have no control?)?

4. The Passion Question: Does my dream compel me to follow it? (or is it just something to do?)?

5. The Pathway Question: Do I have a strategy to reach my dream? (or do I believe that it should just happen?)?

6. The People Question: Have I included the people I need to realize my dream? (or do I think I can do all by my lonesome?)?

7. The Cost Question: Am I willing to pay the price for my dream? (or am I willing to do the work?)?

8. The Tenacity Question: Am I moving closer to my dream? (or am I letting it slip away from my grasp?)?

9. The Fulfillment Question: Does working toward my dream bring satisfaction? (or am I just checking a box?)?

10. The Significance Question: Does my dream benefit others? (or is it all about me?)?

How many yeses did you get? Well, for the majority of the population it’s less then half, you see it’s these very questions that I attacked head on to re-design my life so I could LIVE and not simply exist. And I want the very same thing for you! This is the REBOUND Process: Reflection, Refocusing, Reinventing, and Reinvesting in the Power of our Dreams!??

So as we embark upon this REBOUND journey I encourage you to begin this transformative process by simply DREAMING again. Give yourself permission to acknowledge that: “What you want is what you want and it’s ok!” and NEVER forget that no matter what anyone tells you: "You Are Worthy and You deserve what you desire!"

Family, I’d love to hear from you, What are your BIG Dreams? What are going after with passion and tenacity? What MUST come to pass??I want to know!!!?So comment?below, subscribe to this newsletter, and share this message with your networks!?It’s the Fruition of our DREAMS that will indeed change our lives and the world!?

Until next time, Ignite the Fire inside, because Breakthroughs are Sexy…..

P.S. Save the Date Wednesday, January 26 2022 @ 12 PM EST when we kick off REBOUND with Chris Cooper!!! This incredible LIVE experience will include interviews with some amazing professionals and entrepreneurs that pivoted and won despite the pandemic.?These inspiring, and informational stories along with some entertaining pieces will infuse another level of power and expectancy in you and you will see what is possible with you DREAM BIG and WIN!!! It all kicks off on LikedIn Live Next week!!!?Get Ready!