“It’s kinda fun to do the impossible,” proclaimed Walt Disney. Speaking on the accomplishment of his Disney Empire, and to the opposition he received.  Those individuals who you will find happiest dream big dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true. 

I read a book that re-established my belief in dreaming, The Dream Giver, by Bruce Wilkinson. While the overall theme of the book is Christian, it lays out perfectly how to overcome the obstacles and live the life you were created for. Wilkinson acts as a “ Dream Coach”, counseling readers on how to achieve their own Big Dreams though facing their fears, enduring hardships, and realizing their full potential.

The greatest men and women who achieved great things in life started with a simple dream, that to some seem insurmountable.

• Erik Weihenmayer dreamed of climbing Mt. Everest, and many thought that this may not be the best idea. However, Weihenmayer did not  let them or a debilitating disease that left him totally blind at the age of 13 hold him back reaching the summit of the world’s highest peak.
• Pastor Joel Osteen, Senior pastor of Lakewood Church, dreamed of one day moving his church into the Compaq Center in Houston. A feat that he will tell you took, “a great amount of Faith.”  Today he pastors one of the largest churches in America and is an inspirational leader to many more.
• Jake Burton, founder of Burton Snowboards, spent many long hours in his garage in the early stages of his dream, and has since developed the largest and most successful line of snowboarding equipment ever.

All dreams, combined with determination, propelled them to achieve each one.

In his book, You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader, Mark Sanborn outlines in one of his chapters that in order to achieve your goals you must implement and execute. “Intent without action is only a daydream,” Sanborn states. I could not agree more.  Execution and implementation are the first steps in achieving your dream and as philosopher Lao Tzu once noted, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with the 1st step.”

The difference between a good idea and a bad idea is found in the implementation of the dream. You will encounter opposition and challenges, even potential failure, as your progress towards your dream, but the truth is that you will strike out 100% of the time when you never swing. However, do not let the ultimate success or failure of the dream be the determining factor of your success. Success is a journey not a destination, and if one dream may fall and shatter don’t be afraid to pick up one of the pieces and begin again.

Most importantly, do not let anyone steal your dream or delay you from taking your first step. Because, who knows, it might be fun to do the impossible.

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