DREAMING OUT LOUD

A friend and I were chatting the other day and he made a comment, the importance of which I did not realize at the time.  He said "I was just dreaming out loud." The true meaning escaped me because, at the time, we were just being silly.  "I was just dreaming out loud."  What a marvelous concept. Dreaming out loud Is a good thing in so many ways.  You see, it allows others to know and share in and encourage your dreams.  For example, when I accepted the challenge to do the triathlon, I shared the dream with many. Look at the result! About 50 people did the triathlon with me, many walking with me through the finish line after completing their own races. By dreaming out loud, Team Inspiration Texas was formed.  By dreaming out loud, I have been given the opportunity to speak to folks, either through this blog or in person, whose dreams might otherwise have been lost.  By dreaming out loud, many have been encouraged to start their own out loud dreaming, creating an environment founded in supporting and encouraging what? DREAMS!

Out loud dreaming also keeps you accountable. To yourself and to others.  When others know your dreams, you are encouraged to keep fighting for them.  If I missed a day in the gym, I almost felt guilty that I was letting not only myself down, but those sharing in my dream.  I became accountable to my dream. How cool is that?

So start just dreaming out loud.  Ignore those who aren't able to see your dreams as you do.  They'll eventually come around and hopefully start dreaming out loud themselves.  See the amazing places it takes you!

Good luck, KEEP TRYING and my best.

-Trace