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Chasing Dreams Amidst Life's Storms: A Reflection on Journey and Growth

by Jason Tharp on Nov 02, 2023
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*Brainspirations is a series Jason created while going through treatment. We thought it would be best to share here, and we hope it helps.

🧠 Quick update: I’m feeling really good! Today marks one full week of chemo & radiation, with five more to go! I feel strong. I’m healing. I’m grateful!

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What am I learning?

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On January 1, 2007, I officially commenced chasing my dreams, not someone else’s. I had just bid adieu to the corporate world where I made good money, to make zero. The first step? Load up all my hopes and dreams and set sail, eyeing all my entrepreneurial goals. I was optimistic about landing on ā€˜I Made It Island’ and believed that scaling up Goal Mountain would be a breeze. Well, that was the plan at least.

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Unveiling the entire tale could fill the pages of a book rather than a post. Let’s just say, reality dawned soon, achieving my goals wasn’t a cakewalk as it appeared for others. ā¤ļø Power-up!

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Here’s the scoop…

Witnessing our heroes ace their dreams can create a mirage, or is it a delusion? Their journey seems effortless, so ours should be too, right? However, we’re oblivious to the zig-zags of their journey. Michael Jordan, for instance, made basketball look like child’s play. A pair of Air Jordans, a ball, and some Wheaties, and voila, I’d be the next MJ, right? Yet, delve into ā€˜Relentless’ by Tim Grover, and you’ll discover MJ’s path was anything but easy.

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Every stride, forward or backward, counts in the quest for your dreams. It’s the steps you hesitate to take that could dismantle your dream castle! ā¤ļø Power-up!

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The road to your dreams hinges on your self-dialogue, self-belief, and the grit to rise every time you stumble. ā¤ļø Power-up!

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In my scenario, my journey resembles more of a scribble than a roadmap. I’ve stumbled, made poor choices, doubted myself, succumbed to others’ opinions, and faced exploitation, to name a few.

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It’s during the rough patches where you’re honed. Those moments of underestimation will be your reflection points, unveiling self-insights. ā¤ļø Power-up!

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Ultimately, isn’t the essence of life to contribute, even minutely, to bettering the world? ā¤ļø Power-up!

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The gist? Keep forging ahead! Failures are but detours, not dead-ends. They merely hint at a plethora of other avenues. Your dreams are awaiting your strides towards them. Mere wishing won’t cut it.

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Wishing is amusing, yet magic unfolds in action! Take that step today, in this very moment, for it’s the only tangible reality you possess. ā¤ļø Power-up!

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Much love and endless gratitude for the continuous stream of good vibes! ā¤ļø

Tags: ChasingDreams, EmbraceTheNow, EntrepreneurialSpirit, Gratitude, LifeJourney, OvercomingAdversity, Reflection, RelentlessPursuit, Resilience, SelfBelief
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