Dream Life Unveiled: The Thrill of Every Step

You are here 📍

Hey there, friend! Let's kick things off right here, right now. Picture this: you're at the starting line, and this moment is your map dot. We all begin from where we currently stand, no exceptions.

Sure, you might wish your dream life was closer than it is, but the reality is, wishing won't magically alter your circumstances. So, how do you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be?

Well, it boils down to a mindset shift and honing a specific skill. Ready to embark on this journey?

The mental shift 🧠

You know what separates those who live their dream life from those who just wish for it? It's embracing the fact that achieving your dreams requires serious elbow grease. Yup, you've got put in "the work." Consider it your life's mission to roll up your sleeves and tackle whatever it takes to make those dreams a reality. But hey, don't expect it to be a walk in the park.

Now, let me clear something up: "the work" doesn't mean you have to suffer through it all. In fact, the journey toward your dream life can be downright thrilling. Ever poured your heart into a home project and felt that rush of satisfaction when it's all done? Remember how worth it all the effort felt? That's the vibe you're going for when you're hustling toward your life's goals. It's all about that fulfilling sense of accomplishment.

The skill to develop 💪

Alright, buckle up, because here's the skill that's going to catapult you toward your dream life: mastering the art of taking small daily actions. Yep, it's all about those baby steps that inch you closer to your goals without sending you into a frenzy.

Just think about it: one tiny action every day adds up big time. In just a month, you'll have racked up 30 actions toward your dream life. And zoom out to six months? That's over 180 actions under your belt! Can you even fathom how different things will be by then? Picture it: your map dot inching ever closer to your dream destination. It's all within reach, my friend.

What does this look like 👁️

Alright, let's break down how to sprinkle a little hard work into your daily routine, shall we? Here are a couple of tips to get you started:

First off, find yourself a mantra that sticks. Take a leaf out of Tiger Woods' playbook with his simple yet powerful mantra: "Work hard, think hard, play hard." Now, what's your version of that? Something catchy and easy to recall that'll keep you motivated and focused.

Next, let's borrow a gem from Simon Sinek: "Look for truth and what is best for your cause and your best self." When faced with a decision, opt for the action that aligns with your truth and serves your highest good. Often, that choice is crystal clear but fear likes to muddle things up. Don't let it. Dive deep, trust your gut, and push past those doubts.

Deep down you know the truth of what you need to do. If the best action feels too scary, break it down to be even smaller. Let's talk baby steps. Say you know you need to have a tough convo but the mere thought makes you break out in a sweat. Start small. Practice in your journal or jot down a pretend letter.

If you know you need to workout but don’t feel comfortable going to the gym, do a 10 minute workout at home. Or if that feels like too much, just put on your workout clothes on day one. On day two, add sneakers. On day three, go for a 5-minute walk.

Does all this seem stupidly small? Yep on the surface is sure does, but after 30 days of this, what would you be doing? Going for a 20-minute walk or doing a 20-minute workout? After six months what would be doing? Walking a 5K? Going to the gym on a regular basis?

Can you see how doing what was hard on day one becomes easy on day 30 and things just progress from there. Each day you improved. You tackled the fear in a small step. The hard thing wasn’t THAT hard. You did the work and you started to get the results you wanted.

Your map dot 📍 moved closer.

Prepare to live your dream life

You can live the life of your dreams and now you have two small manageable actions to take. Shift your mind to be ok with doing the hard stuff. Your brain doesn’t need to freak out when it is faced with something scary. Switch the fear out for exhilaration. It’s such a small shift in language but a huge shift in energy.

Hard work is fun! Remember Tiger’s mantra - “Work hard, think hard, play hard.” I think his words make it easy to shift from fear to excitement. It’s not scary to play hard. It’s not scary to think hard. Therefore, its not scary to work hard. You can do this.

Adopt your own mantra and then commit to taking one action every day. Make it as small as you want. The smaller the better because its better to take a small action, than no action. The small actions still move your map dot.

Conclusion

Before we part ways, let me leave you with this nugget of wisdom: your dream life isn't some far-off destination, even though I've talked about it that way in this article. Nope, it's actually all about the journey—the steps you take along the way. Pretty cool, right? It means every single action you take is a part of your dream life unfolding right before your eyes.

Think about it: every small step you take is you living out your dream life. How awesome is that? Feeling those goosebumps yet? I know I am! So, embrace each little victory along the way, soak in the excitement, and get ready to crush it. You've got what it takes, starting from this very moment. Take that first tiny step, my friend. I'm rooting for you all the way! You've totally got this! 🌟