As I\u2019m writing this, the world is trying to stop the spread of Covid-19. The economy is in shambles, unemployment\u2019s at a record high, and most people are under some form of stay-at-home order or lockdown. Things will probably remain like this until a vaccine is found. Nobody knows what the future will bring. You might be thinking that now is a horrible time to chase after your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You might even be right, but what\u2019s the alternative? We\u2019re in extreme times now, and we can\u2019t be sure of what the new normal will look like once everything settles. But the future is always uncertain. If you wait until the time is right, you might never chase after your dreams. Live in the moment. Seize the day. Even if most of your time is filled with responsibilities, you need to give yourself a little time to strive towards a better tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people have extra time to spend now because of furlough or unemployment. I\u2019ve been lucky enough to work from home these past two months, but I still have extra time because I don\u2019t have to worry about my commute. I have an extra hour and a half to play around with each day. It\u2019s tempting to spend that extra time playing video games or reading, both great ways to distract myself from the world news. To be honest that\u2019s how I spent my extra time during the first few weeks, but now I\u2019m trying to use the extra time to chase after my dreams instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn\u2019t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.<\/p>\u2013 Mark Twain<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve decided to chase after my dreams. You should make the choice to chase after your dream too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do you want from your life? You\u2019re the only one who can make it happen. Set aside time to pursue your goals. Don\u2019t worry about what others think, as long as you\u2019re taking care of your responsibilities, you deserve to take care of yourself too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you know what you want out of life, you should start making it happen. You probably won\u2019t be able to reach your goal right away, or else you would have done it already. You might even think your dreams are impossible. That\u2019s okay. You\u2019re just trying to make your life better now. Take a step in the direction of your dreams. Even if you never reach them, you\u2019ll get to experience the joy along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take a step. Just one step, no matter how small, and you\u2019ll be one step closer to your dreams. A little progress is better than nothing, right? Once you take your first step, you can see what you\u2019re capable of. And just by the act of doing something, you\u2019ll be expanding your skills and pushing your boundaries. You\u2019ll become more capable. If your dream seemed impossible before, it will become just a little more possible now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whatever step you take doesn\u2019t have to be perfect. That\u2019s okay. The important thing is you\u2019re moving towards your goal. Imperfect action is better than perfect apathy. Do something. Anything. Take your first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And tomorrow, take another step. Force yourself to move towards your goals each day. Don\u2019t worry about how much you do, just do whatever you can. Eventually, each step will be easier to take. It will become a habit for you. Get comfortable with pursuing your dream, you can worry about increasing your effort later. You might make mistakes along the way. That\u2019s okay too. If you find a better way of doing things in the future, you can always modify your plans along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.<\/p>\u2013 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Decide what you want out of life, and make it happen. Be bold. Find the courage to take your first step. It may never be the perfect time to follow your dreams. But it\u2019s always the perfect time to start right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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