Make your dreams a reality.

Think back to when you were a kid? Did you have dreams? Of course, you did. All children dream.

The sad thing, over time well-meaning people convince us that are dreams would never come true.?No longer did we have the vision of having tea on the moon or becoming that train driver because we believed the well-meaning people that they were mere fantasies, we didn't even try to make them come true.

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Believe it or not, your dreams can be reality! However, you won't get anywhere by simply making a wish. You have to take specific actions to increase your chances of living that life you always dreamed of.

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Who would like some tips and techniques that will help? Well, I’m going to give you some anyway ?? It is easier to seek forgiveness than ask permission ??

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1.?????Passion and desire are 2 things you must possess. Both go hand in hand – you can’t have one without the other.?In order to realize your goals or dreams you need to really crave that ‘something’ in your life so much (The desire part) and for the right reasons (The passion part)

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·????????A great example to illustrate the difference, would be, (for illustrative purposes only) if, for example you always wanted to be a promoted to a more senior position in work maybe? ?You know you have the talent and all you want is to lead from the front and see your vision realized.?(desire).

Your focus isn't the money, fame, or prestige; but you just have some incredible ideas, a plan and determination to succeed. It's all you think about all-day, every day (passion).

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2.?????Patience. This can be a real toughie. But we aren’t in a Walt Disney film – Dreams don’t tend to come true overnight. It would be nice though. ?Hard work is key – This is where the passion and desire will really come into its own and see you through.

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Though it may take longer than you hoped, once you're living your dream, you'll realize that practicing patience was worth the rewards. Also. (And this is an important point) Too many people set a goal and then immediately focus on HOW they are going to achieve it??

Take a new car journey for example. You are going somewhere you don’t know the way too, so you place your trust in the Sat Nav. You don’t spend all journey focusing on all the different A and B roads and motorways travelled on to get you to your destination. No – you trust in the process – you trust the Sat Nav to get you there so you relax. ?

The brain is your SAT NAV. Set your destination (Senior leader) and visualize the end game – You into your new office, sitting down in your executive leather chair – Feel the emotion of that event – soak in your surroundings – If you can see it you can achieve it. The more consistent you are in visualizing your dreams and goals, the better.?

If you just take one thing away from this blog then please take this: It is life changing.?

There is a specific part of the brain (Reticular Activating system) whose purpose is to store the vital information that is important to you and in short, it takes what you focus on and creates a filter for it. It then sorts through all the data and presents only the parts that are truly important to you. and with the patience and hard work you are onto a winner. Think of when you bought a new car and then started seeing that particular model everywhere or when you’re at an airport, distracted by noise, concession workers spraying you with perfume at every opportunity and then you suddenly hear your gate being called. Yet there were lots of announcements for gates that weren’t relevant to you, that you didn’t hear. This is the RAS in action.? Of course I have simplified this part but Life IS Simple - We just have a tendency to overcomplicate matters.

Just remember to remain positive, focus on your dreams, and keep taking action to make those dreams a reality.

After all, patience is a virtue!

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3.?????Sacrifice. Achieving your dreams will require some kind of. Sacrifice. This is usually where most people realize just how serious they are (or not) about turning their dreams into reality. Whether it is giving up your TV time to work toward your goals, or spending extra hours at your nail desk, you have to be willing to sacrifice something.?

·????????If you're truly passionate about your dreams, this shouldn't be too difficult. If you do find sacrifice extremely difficult, it may be that you don't possess enough desire, passion, willpower, or self-discipline to see your dreams through.?

4.?????Confidence. If you truly want to make your dreams real, you have to believe they can happen. As mentioned earlier – if you can visualize it then you can achieve it. You must possess an intense confidence in yourself and your talents; otherwise, your dreams will remain dreams forever. If you lack belief at the start but have the desire, passion and patience to see things through then borrow a colleague or peers’ belief in you – Surround yourself with people who have walked the path you are hoping too.

Most people are giving – I have found this in the education industry – I have spoken with many teachers and Educators and they all want to help push people upwards not bring them down. Take full advantage of this – Remember you are the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with. If you surround yourself with those who have walked the path you wish to walk, before you and soak in their energy – By default you will end up just like them ??

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Final Thoughts on Achieving Your Dreams?

No one can steal your dreams away from you except you. Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy, biggest obstacle, and harshest critic. But that's not what you need! You need to remember that, by taking action and implementing these simple tips and suggestions, your dreams can come true.?

Also remember there are other dreams than being a senior leader – I just had to pick one ??

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Please share what your dream is and let’s keep each other accountable ??

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As always

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