Standing on the shoulders of giants
Let me tell you something: the dream you hold in your heart was planted there for a reason. It's not random, and it's not meaningless. That dream is your compass, pointing you toward your purpose. I know this firsthand because I've lived it. When I first dreamed of co-authoring a book with Jack Canfield, many thought it was impossible. But that dream wouldn't let me go.
Here's the truth—dreams don't come easy. They don't just fall into your lap. They require grit, persistence, and an unshakable refusal to give up. Every single person who's achieved greatness has faced moments where it would've been easier to quit. Moments where the doubt felt louder than the belief, where the setbacks seemed insurmountable. I faced those moments too, but I refused to let them define my journey.
The key is to focus on the vision, not the obstacles. The obstacles are temporary, but the vision? That's what pulls you forward. I wrote down my goal of publishing with Jack Canfield. I pictured it, felt it, owned it—every single day. And now, as my book is about to hit the shelves, I can tell you this: what you focus on expands. If you focus on why it won't work, you'll find excuses. But if you focus on why it must work, you'll find solutions. Your dream isn't a maybe; it's a must.
Progress beats perfection every time. You don't have to have all the answers. You don't need everything to be perfect. You just need to take the next step. Then the next. And then the next. It's those small, consistent actions that build momentum. Each word I wrote, each draft I revised, each conversation I had—they all brought me closer to my goal.
Now, let's talk about setbacks. Because they're coming, no matter how much you plan. But here's the thing: setbacks aren't the end—they're the test. They're there to see how badly you want it. When you fall, and you will, get back up. When you fail, and you will, try again. Every "no" I received was just one step closer to the "yes" that changed everything.
Protect your dream like your life depends on it—because it does. Surround yourself with people who believe in you, people who lift you up and remind you of your greatness. When I shared my vision of writing with Jack Canfield, I chose carefully who I told. Not everyone will understand your dream, and that's okay. You don't need their approval. You just need your belief.
So here's my challenge to you: make a decision right now. Decide that you're not going to quit. Decide that no matter how hard it gets, no matter how long it takes, you're going to see this dream through. Because your dream is worth it, and so are you. Look at me—I'm weeks away from launching a book with someone I've always admired. It happened because I refused to give up.
This is your time. Your dream. Your life. Now go get it!
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