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October 25, 2007

Dreams and reality belong together

I'm a big believer in the power of dreams and positive thinking. At the same time, I have little patience for the notion that somehow that's all it takes. You'll hear me repeat variations on this same theme over and over: "Dreams have to unfold in the real world." If they don't, they remain just so much wishful thinking.

I want to combine the energy and inspiration that comes from those dreams with real, concrete steps that can take that energy and transform it into forward motion.

One of the ways I describe the M.A.P. concept is "the intersection of dreams and reality." Meaning and Passion are about the dream. Abundance is about taking an approach to fulfilling those dreams that allows you to thrive in the real world.

Take a look at your own life. Do you have a good balance of dreams and reality, or is your focus lopsided on one or the other?

If it's overly focused on the reality side of the equation, how can you commit to bringing more of the dream into the equation? Maybe you simply need to start by asking, "What are my dreams?"

On the other hand, if you're immersed in the dream, but spinning in circles rather than barreling dow the path to a thriving life, What concrete step can you take today? This week? This month? How can you move forward?

Dreams and reality aren't opposing forces. They're complementary. And one without the other is a recipe for disaster.

 


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Curt Rosengren, Passion Catalyst
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There are a lot of people in this world who leave their heads up in the clouds for far too long. I have to admit, I'm one of them. Because of my wild imagination, I often find myself drifting away with my own dreams. The problem is, I always think about what the rewards are and not necessarily what I need to do to get to that point.

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