Nice Little Refresher

  

This week in my BUS-110 Introduction to Entrepreneurship, we were to write a report on the interview that we conducted with somebody we looked up to and who we viewed as a success. I had originally meant to complete an interview with my brother-in-law, as he is greatly successful and is still humble about all that he has done in his life. I had to change the person that I interviewed a couple of days before the paper was due to be turned in. I forgot to schedule a day and time that I could talk to him for the project. This in and of itself was a learning point for me, or really more of a reminder. It reminded me that I need to make sure that I remain agile and able to adjust as I go.

The ability to adjust and flex to different situations has been a great aid for me as I have progressed though my life and career. I work in security, and the situations and duties required of me are constantly in flux. Things can go from calm and passive to rough-and-tumble in the blink of an eye. I have always been able to adjust quickly as the situation and demands change. Of late, though, I have been feeling like I have lost a step and, consequently, have lost sight of the dreams that I had.

I was able to schedule my interview with a longtime friend instead, and, while we were talking, she helped me to remember that I can still dream big. I just have to make sure that I have a support system for those dreams. I had lost sight of my dreams and allowed myself to again believe the negative thoughts that got lodged in my head from things people in my life used to tell me. With the help of people like my wife, her family, and my lifelong friends, I can reach for dreams both lifelong and new. My loved ones will always be there to supply any support that I may need.

Times can get rough, and we need little reminders of why we are doing something or why we are chasing the dreams that we have. Our dreams are not always about or for us, they can be about and for the little corner of the world that we live in. One of my dreams is to keep that world around me and my loved ones safe and secure. This may not seem like a big dream to most people, but for those of us with families, it is probably one of the biggest you can find.

Dream your dreams and keep pushing for them.