Burning Boats can be scary…. especially at 55 but when you have confirmation after confimation…. Keep going see what can happen…. Dream BIGGER!!! Maybe you are like me and haven’t done that in a while…. Life has a way of beating your dreams out of you…. We are conditioned (both intentional and unintentionally) to stop dreaming and settle…. Do me a favor…
Take a few minutes to allow yourself to dream again… then take action on one of those dreams by taking action, make a plan and do the work to attain it! (Dreams without a plan are just a fantasy) Dream BIGGER It can change your life! I’m writing a page on my website (I’ll finish by the end of the day) but will post the link below. Here’s a song a new friend suggested I listen to
Take a minute to Dream BIGGER AGAIN!!!
Remember back to when you were a child…. What did you want to be? Where did you dream of going? Who were some famous people you wanted to meet? When we are born we have a spirit of longing and adventure. Watch any child play… They are so engaged in their play they think it’s real…. Why did we stop dreaming? I recently was challenged (Thank you Tanya) and encouraged to do just that dream again and to Dream BIGGER. OK I’ll risk it take a leap of faith to do just that dream and why not dream bigger.
What do you have to lose….NOTHING you will lose nothing allowing yourself to dream again. I CHALLENGE you…Take a little bit of time maybe 10 or 15 minutes get outside if you can (I did it barefoot) . Close your eyes clear your mind, take a few deep breaths (if you pray ask God to settle your mind and allow you to dream)
When you dream do it Big….If money was no object. Where have you always wanted to go. Dream BIGGER What kind of car would you drive? Dream BIGGER What would your house look like? Dream BIGGER Where would you live if you could live anywhere in the world? Have you dreamed of a ministry you want to support or start? How many people would you help if you could? Maybe you want to start a no kill shelter that adopts out animals already spade or nuetered. Maybe you want to just be in control of your time and financial future!
Little History about me
I was recently offered an opportunity to do just that. The company I worked for was offering a chance at early retirement… What…that’s not possible I can’t be that old… 55, The job I left had many aspects I enjoyed. Through my 13 years at the company I had become the resident expert of the furniture system at the facility. I know that facility like the back of my hand.
I learned at a young age customer service. It’s a passion of mine! I always tried to do my best to have successful interactions with my customers. Treating my vendors with respect and dignity garnered favor when I was in a bind. Living by the golden rule is who I try and embody daily! Not perfect just ask Cynthia V.! But I try….
At one time I owned my own business. I did construction site clean up and cleaning out repo’d houses. It wasn’t sexy dealing with other people trash, it was hot or cold, muddy or dusty. My laborers hated it (Kasey, Lydia, David, and Tisha and many others) I did not always extend the grace to them that I needed to. But I was ALIVE again in control of my schedule and finances. There is something to be said for that as a human. The crash of 2008 forced me out of business ownership and back into the 40/40/40 plan. (40hr wk, 40 years, and retire on 40 percent of your income.)
The Problem
What might have happened to you like it did me was well meaning people often loved ones that quenched the flames of “dream bigger”. Why are you doing that, stop that, behave, get serious, stop fooling around, and get your head out of the clouds. Maybe you heard a few of those phrases… maybe you’ve said them to your children. These words chip away at our ability to dream. Then before you know it you are just trying to survive. LIFE happens to us all however we don’t have to let those circumstances dictate your future!
Solutions and Suggestions
I am not suggesting you just up and quit your job. I prepared for 4 years before I made the leap working part time in my side business. Building my mindset, learning from mentors that have what I want and just preparing for the leap. The parachute certainly made it easier! If you have responsibilities be responsible. Jim Rohn says your job will make you a living what you do in your spare time will make you a fortune! I highly recommend Jim Rohn, Les Brown, Zig Ziglar, David Goggins, Napolean Hill, and Earl Nightngale. and my direct mentor Shane (Here’s his positive quotes book: Inspirational Quotes:: Social Media Findings To Inspire & Motivate
Favorites
These are some of my favorites. I am constantly building my library of books from these authors and more. You need to reeducate your mindset. If you can listen at your job do. Entertainment, music, netflix TV are mind numbing activities. Moderate them and teach your mind how to be positive!
Dreams put a timeline on them…Gotta have a plan!!!
- Be Debt Free March 15, 2025
- Renovate the inside of my current house December 31, 2024
- Purchase a 1966 Chevy Stepside Truck to rebuild February 15, 2026
- Purchase a Deck Boat to fish with my children and grandchildren April 15, 2026
- Take my dad deep sea fishing in Costa Rica August 15, 2024
- Earn .00159 Cents per second February 15, 2025
- Earn .003171Cents per second February 15, 2026
- Earn 0.0159 cents per second February 15, 2027
- Earn 0.03171 cents per second December 15, 2028
- Buy a Caribbean Island Jan 1, 2035