Chasing A Dream -

Friday, 06. August 2010 by Ronald T. Brown, Ph.D.

“Behind every impossible achievement is a dreamer of impossible dreams.” – Robert K. Greenleaf, noted father of “Servant Leadership” Theory

There is a part in each of us, deep inside our spirit, that searches to be apart of something truly significant – that craves big goals and noteworthy accomplishments.  The men and woman who make a significant and lasting difference are (almost always) those embrace this inner urge with serious thought and focus.  Who choose to look farther ahead than they have to, and then link those long-term goals to their daily actions.

But when a person embraces a compelling “long-term” goal, should that goal then be set in stone – never to change?  Is it a sign of weakness to adjust it as one moves forward?  The obvious answer is “no.”  While we need to courageously move in the direction of our goals and dreams, we need to give them freedom to morph into something different, deeper, or more – as you move toward the destination.

Though your goals may morph along the way, they should at all times stretch you.  They should make you feel uncomfortable – for this is a sign you are on to something.  Therefore, do not be afraid to go after a goal that seems unlikely, or even unattainable, for this “stretch factor” will force you to grow…  Will force you to change how you listen, invent, imagine, test new approaches, learn, and expand your capacities.

So… when you find yourself saying:
“Wouldn’t it be amazing if I could…”
“When I imagine making the greatest contribution to life, or loved ones, it would be…”

** Let the answers to these questions propel you into your future!  Allow them to enable you to accomplish what others believe is impossible!