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Ever gaze off into the distance and envision yourself as a bustling business owner, entrepreneur of your own bakery or interior design company? The thing that often stops you from pursuing your dream, whether it’s to publish a book, open a gymnastics center, or  launch your own pet grooming service is fear. Fear of failure and not knowing how to dust yourself off and reinvent yourself to make a strong comeback. Banish those negative doubts and thoughts of disbelief that permeate the corners of your mind. Now is the time to go after your true calling. Still having second thoughts?  Seek inspiration below. And then I ask you: What are you waiting for, folks?

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Self Satisfaction

I can’t get no . . . satisfaction won’t be your theme song because you will. You will be satisfied with the fact that you were willing to take the plunge into uncertainty. You will have to give it your all. Nobody said it would be easy, but there is something about pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps that feels oh so good.

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You’ll Find Joy

If you don’t pursue your dream, you’ll be stuck wondering “what if” and also caught up in some mundane 9-5, barely alive , going through the motions of life, but not really living. Being a robot for the remainder of your days should never be an option. there is joy in pursuing passions.

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You Shut The Haters Down

It may be childish, but there’s a lot to be said for getting the last laugh when it comes to people not believing in you. Let the haters hate. The green-eyed monster makes for good marketing and publicity. Leave it to them to spread the word about your successful endeavors.

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You Gain A New Lease On Life

Passion and personal growth are the things that keep us dreamers going. Be ambitious in your quest to follow your dreams and your life will change for the better. New doors that you never imagined will be opened and instead of worrying about finances or just trying to reach the next tax bracket you’ll be concerned with being aligned with your true purpose.

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If You Don’t Someone Else Will

Don’t just think about it. Be about it. If you don’t, someone else will. With your dream goal in mind, create a map, list or blueprint that is going to help you reach that dream. Look at it everyday as a reminder to continue on your dream journey before someone beats you to it.