Try the “Do It or Dump It” Approach to Realizing Your Dreams
Dreams are important. Your ability to realize your dreams—or not—determines your level of happiness. Therefore, it’s helpful to periodically review your dreams to see if they still fit. If a dream still appeals to you, do it. Make it happen. If it doesn’t, dump it. Let it go.
During Marcia Wieder’s recent Wealthy Visionary Conference, people shared what seemed to be impossible dreams and how they realized them. I saw how people took action even though they were afraid. Sometimes achieving your dreams comes from taking action even when you’re scared and resistant.
Marcia herself had dreams that people thought she was crazy to pursue. She recognized that she couldn’t help other people achieve their dreams without achieving her own, and in the end she created an industry and certification program for just that—dream coaching and dream realization.
Based upon the lessons she’s learned over the years, Marcia’s processes guide people through the steps necessary to realize their dreams. She shared some of her tips during the conference, and two of them really resonated with me:
- Develop discernment. Know what to say yes to and what to say no The skill of discernment is like any muscle. You need to exercise it in order to strengthen and improve it. You must commit, as an entrepreneur, to the art of discernment. I’ve seen people be overwhelmed and sometimes even have their businesses fail because they didn’t master this.
- Do it or dump it. To move forward, revisit each of your dreams. If you’re no longer working on it or willing to do it, or if it’s not working, dump it. If you need to mourn it, do so, and then move ahead.
As you review your dreams, keep integrity in mind. Whether or not a dream supports your integrity—your ability to stay true to yourself—is important to consider when deciding which dreams to keep or toss. Integrity is an inside and outside job, since it involves keeping your word with yourself and others. I admire Marcia for working really hard to maintain integrity with herself and others. You’ll be more able to succeed in business and life if you stay true to yourself.
One of the things I realized during the conference is that I’m good at manifesting my dreams. I think that’s because I’ve always been more dedicated to my dreams than to doubts. I’ve also always been good about asking myself hard questions, like How would I feel at the end of my life if I haven’t done this? As you think about your dreams, ask yourself the same question. You could rephrase it this way: What will happen if I DON’T move forward with my dreams?
If you’re like me, you’re well aware of how quickly time is passing. Revisit your dreams, and then do it or dump it!
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About Terry: Terry Hickey, M.S., is a Certified NLP Professional Coach, Business Trainer and Consultant, a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and the co-owner of NLP Advantage Group. Originator of the Belief Breakthrough Method™, Terry specializes in teaching coaches and entrepreneurs how to rapidly resolve limiting beliefs about wealth and success. His tips and strategies can help you launch yourself into the future you want… NOW. http://terryhickey.com/
