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Top 5 Reasons Why Youre Not Living Your Dream
1. "I'm too old to make a change." For some reason we seem to think that we have to "act our age". But what does that mean? Where is there a definition of what it means to be a certain age? The next time you think you're too old to make a change, think about Colonel Sanders and Wally Amos. Age is truly nothing more than a number. 2. "I need more money." Using money as a reason not to change is just another excuse. Sure, it does take money to start a business. But who says we have to have all the money at once? Sometimes just the process of planning out our dreams makes what seems impossible, possible. When you start to visualize your dreams, new opportunities open up for you. You may even find options that don't require that much money. 3. "I'm afraid to make a change." Fear can take over and paralyze us. The funny thing is that most of the things we fear generally do not become a reality. When we come up with reasons why we can't make a move, we are just avoiding true happiness. Basing your future on events that happened in the past is a sure way of stopping yourself from growing. It's best to learn from the past so that you can move forward. 4. "I don't have time to try to live my dream." Some of us have spent so much time trying to make a living that we really don't have a life. We haven't taken the time to learn what we are passionate about. Listen to those inner voices. Acknowledge the ideas that keep popping into your head. Make note of what you do in your spare time. Ask yourself if you would do these things even if you weren't getting paid. Or, ask if you would do them as a hobby even if you won the lottery. 5. "I don't think anyone will approve of my dream." We often sabotage ourselves by worrying about what other people think of us. A family member, co-worker, or friend passes judgment on our dreams. All of a sudden, that's enough to stop us from moving forward. You have the right to do what makes you happy. As long as you are not hurting anyone, including yourself, go for it. You might upset some people in the process. But, ultimately, it is your life. Leila is co-owner of Data-Scribe(tm) in New Mexico. Their newsletter, the "Micro-Business Gazette" provides tips and resources to empower small businesses. Leila's unique approach to professional development is captured in her workshop program and forthcoming book called "Driving to Success: Let Your Spirit Take the Wheel" - http://www.datascribe.biz.
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