Dare to Dream with Incremental Steps

So many people will tell you that you can't achieve your dreams. They'll say, "If it were that easy, everyone would do it." When others dare to dream, some try to limit them, spreading negativity like a cancer that must be cut out to keep your positive mindset healthy.

They say that you are the average of the five people you surround yourself with, and to some degree, that's true. But it also extends to how you focus your thinking. Do you watch mindless TV shows, or do you consume informational and knowledge-building content on YouTube or through reading? There's no shame in unwinding with a film or a series; we all need our evening relaxation. However, it's crucial to balance this with activities that feed your mind and spirit.

I'm a firm believer in the adage, "If it's been done, then so can I." It doesn't matter how big an idea is or how new a venture may seem. With proper planning and incremental steps, you can make positive progress towards building or achieving what you desire. Sometimes, hurdles can feel like mountains in your path, and it's normal to be scared. But by seeking advice, learning how others have overcome similar challenges, and finding strategies to support you, even the toughest obstacles can be surmounted.

When I started Big Wolf Marketing a decade ago as a freelancer with nothing but a laptop and a phone, many told me it would never work. They couldn't see how the world had changed since their experiences. I understood the need for sales in the market and practiced what I preached. I defined my potential clients and created a client acquisition strategy that worked. If I had listened to friends, former colleagues, and even family members, I wouldn't have the freedom I enjoy today to work with clients I love on my terms.

Sometimes, the only thing truly setting us back is ourselves. Challenges will keep coming—growing and scaling a business, for instance, and then making what you've built self-sustaining so you can step back, leverage your time, and explore new opportunities. It's essential to have your business thrive and deliver the results and value you set out to create for your clients.

Business is tough, but you can do it. It takes inspiration, determination, persistence, and an entrepreneurial mindset. There will be times of thriving and times of struggle. But if you keep pushing forward, the storms will eventually give way to beautiful sunlight, and you'll reach a destination that feels good. The crazy thing is, once you've achieved your dream or built that business, you often push yourself for more. You seek the discomfort and the rush of new challenges, all in the name of self-growth and leaving a legacy.

Remember, the journey is as important as the destination. Dare to dream, take those incremental steps, and keep moving forward. Your dreams are within reach, one step at a time.