The more reasons you have to achieve a dream, the higher the odds are that you will actually achieve it. Multiple reasons make it harder to give up on the dream, as even if one reason is challenged, others can keep you motivated and committed.
The ownership question asks, 'Is my dream really my dream?' It emphasizes the importance of owning your dream rather than pursuing someone else's vision, as ownership leads to greater commitment and persistence.
Clarity is crucial because no one commits to something they don’t understand or see clearly. A fuzzy dream leads to a fuzzy commitment, making it harder to stay focused and motivated.
The reality question asks, 'Am I in control of reaching my dream?' It evaluates whether you have the abilities, resources, and time to achieve your dream. The more factors within your control, the higher the likelihood of success.
The cost question asks, 'Am I willing to pay the price to achieve my dream?' It highlights that while the dream is free, the journey requires sacrifice, effort, and persistence. Many people fail to reach their potential because they are unwilling to pay the necessary price.
The fulfillment question asks, 'Does my dream bring me satisfaction?' while the significance question asks, 'Does my dream benefit other people?' Together, they emphasize that a meaningful dream should not only fulfill you personally but also positively impact others.
Mark Cole suggests focusing on three key areas: the people you want to learn from, the content you consume (books, podcasts, resources), and the experiences you engage in. Creating an intentional plan around these areas helps build a strategic pathway to achieving your dream.
Mark Cole emphasizes that paying the price for your dream is easy at the start but becomes challenging during the mundane phases. The true test is being willing to pay the price again and again, even if you haven’t yet achieved the desired results, as this persistence is key to realizing big dreams.
Happy New Year, podcast family! For a lot of us, the beginning a new year means setting new goals and chasing more dreams — and this episode will help you do just that! John Maxwell is sharing a lesson from his book, Put Your Dream to the Test, that will help you reach the dreams and goals that you’ve set. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to talk about the questions John has shared and give you practical ways to apply themit to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: The more reasons that you have to achieve a dream, the higher the odds are that you will actually achieve it.
Nobody ever committed to something they didn’t understand.
The dream is free, but the journey isn’t.
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