Be a Dreamer! The Entreprenuer’s Mantra…
Oct. 5th, 2007 by Josh MullineauxHas anyone ever told you that you’re not good enough? Most likely the answer is YES.
So are you good enough? YES!
You can do anything that you put your mind to. If that is true, then why are there so many people who seem to drift through life aimlessly? In contrast, there are people who seem to get opportunities handed to them on a silver platter.
This is a question I often ask myself. In my experience it is mostly attitude that separates the two types of people. Some people get discouraged when others tell them that they can’t do something. Yet, the other people set out to prove that they indeed can do whatever they set out to do.
One other thing…
Those that set out to prove that they can do anything believe whole heartedly in themselves. In their mind there is little doubt of ability.
The ones that are drowned by their own sorrows, lack self confidence. They actually believe the people that say, “You can’t do that, you’re nobody.”
Never, ever, ever, listen to those people! Those are the same people who think that they can’t do it either.
Some people are gonna think you’re crazy!
The fact is that most people don’t live out their dream, they probably never even try. Why is that?! I want to know at what point and time do people stop reaching for the stars and go work at a job they hate for 40 years. At what stage in life do we give in to the criticism and lose the drive to be or do whatever we want, not what everyone else tells us we should be?
What are your opinions? Why do people stop dreaming? I have my own opinions but I would like to know your thoughts on the subject!
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October 5th, 2007 at 10:03 pm
i am a computer systems engineer and i still feel like haven’t done much which is my driving force i dont think its cut and dry as you put it in the post!
October 6th, 2007 at 6:06 pm
I am starting a new venture this winter, and that is making snow for people/businesses. It’s something I am passionate about and people really think I’m crazy!
October 8th, 2007 at 7:40 am
I find myself teetering between the lack of self confidence and determination to pursue my dreams.
I think during the “lack” times, I find myself thinking how most people just live average lives and that’s just the way it goes. Why shouldn’t I be just average?
Then boredom snaps me back to my own reality!
October 11th, 2007 at 6:03 am
You’re right. Some people just drift through life never doing much of anything and always looking at the other guy (or girl) who is “making it” saying how they get all the breaks. A lot of people sit and feel sorry for themselves rather than actually getting out and doing something productive. Majority of the time, the people “making it” put in countless hours to do so and didn’t have their success just handed to them.
Personally I love to be told I can’t do something. It motivates me to prove the them wrong.
October 11th, 2007 at 10:28 am
Hell ya Deron! Thanks for the comment!
October 16th, 2007 at 7:47 am
My girlfriend and I were just talking about this through email less than 5 minutes ago. I wrote that I couldn’t wait until I got home from work to work on my own stuff and she basically said that I was crazy and that all I ever do is work.
I explained that my goal is to be self-employed in 2 years through my ventures on the web, and I’m not going to get there unless I put my nose to the grindstone and pound out some kick-ass content for users to enjoy. I’d rather work super-hard and obtain the goal in a little over a year than look back 2 years from now and recognize that I didn’t put in enough effort.
Taking the first step is a scary feeling, I know, I just did it again (http://www.truebluetitan.com/business-development/the-entrepreneur-journey-begins) and had put it off for about 2 or 3 weeks because I was afraid to face the responsibility. However, now I feel great, and am incredibly motivated because I now have something that I’m working on.
If you haven’t done it yet, then what’s holding you back? What’s the worst you can do? Fail? Wonderful! That’s the best way to learn. Good luck!
October 28th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
Sounds like my situation. I get home from work around 5 and then I go to work on my own stuff.
October 19th, 2007 at 4:11 am
It is true, and I can give you the example of AMWAY. They also working on the same method. That if you want to rise , you should dream about that and then work hard to fulfill your dream.
October 22nd, 2007 at 10:20 pm
All should read - Spike’s Guide to Sucess:Stupid, Ugly, Unlucky, and RICH by Richard St. John. You don’t have to buy it, just check it out of your public library.
The key to the book is that there are 8 factors that lead to success: Passion, Work, Focus, Push, Ideas, Improve, Serve, and Persist.
October 25th, 2007 at 5:15 pm
People that set there mind out to do something and actually follow threw with it generally will always be more successful than those that don’t
October 29th, 2007 at 9:09 am
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November 14th, 2007 at 2:05 pm
Are you going to start blogging on your blog again like Nate is? Just wondered.
November 16th, 2007 at 6:56 pm
People stop dreaming because:
1) They do not want to put the time and effort into their venture
2) They let other people dictate their life.
3) They are satisfied with their current status.
I am definitely an entrepreneur. There will always be people that say you can’t do it but its my job to show these HATERS otherwise.
November 26th, 2007 at 7:48 am
You gotta bog 3 months straight to be able to maintain a blog Josh!
November 28th, 2007 at 11:50 pm
Start blogging dude.
November 30th, 2007 at 1:03 am
I have a quote on my little inspiration board that goes like this:
“Stop listening to everyone, unless they are completely supportive of your ideas.”
November 30th, 2007 at 1:06 am
I also wanted to mention that you’ll never make it as a blogger. Quit now you worthless bastard! Stop dreaming!
December 12th, 2007 at 11:48 pm
Hi Josh, this is my first visit to your blog and so far i like what i see. Regarding this specific topic, i believe that it is the moment when the individual defines him/herself as the emotion they are feeling that they become paralyzed and unable to pursue their dreams. I believe that all of us experience those specific emotions that drain our energy and ambition. And, many of us believe at that moment that this feeling is unique to us and although we have heard others express a ’similar emotions’, ours still stands to be different and unique. This mentality then leads to self pity and sorrow.
However, we can look to change this thought process by accepting that as human beings we are destined to experience, and none that we experience is unique to us. This does not mean that we are not unique, but just that all that goes on in our lives has been and will be experienced by others. It is just how we choose to perceive it that makes us unique. I actually came to this after reading “Power vs. Force” by David Hawkings.
Well I’m actually subscribing to your RSS and i hope to find more interesting topics in the area of personal development and Business. I am in the midst of launching my own blog, and i too will be looking to discuss topics in this realm. My blog will be available at http://www.TheGapFactor.com.
Keep up the good posts!
Afshin
April 23rd, 2008 at 5:17 am
One of the reasons I think why people stop dreaming and reaching for it is because of the anomalies and adversaries hounding society.
For instance, an average middle class person who dreamt of being rich (high class) saw in his society about how high class get rich quickly smuggling around the city.
Another is they rely too much on other people. And when this “other people” is no longer able to provide or had stop dreaming, they received the chain effect of also not being able to receive and also would die with this “other people” The result they die together with someone dying.
With this, they probably loose hope. Just sharing my cents though.
June 1st, 2008 at 5:55 am
Interesting post who wants to start own business and young age great informative post. Thanks for it.