Learn from Columbus - pursue your dreams, no matter what

October 11, 5:06 PMSF Health and Happiness ExaminerDebbie Gisonni

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If Columbus taught us anything, it was to dream big. The 15th Century navigator and explorer endured failure, disappointment and ridicule before the journey that made him famous. Columbus Day is a good reminder to pursue your dreams, no matter what. 

Here are 10 ways to pursue your dreams:

• Know exactly what you want. A dream starts with a concise objective.
• Have a daily daydream about your dream—imagine what it looks like, how it makes you feel and who it brings into your life.
• Create a dream board and paste pictures, words or articles of anything that represents your dream onto it.
• Write the story of your dream. Record it and listen to it each night before bedtime.
• Never give up, even after failure. It could lead to an even bigger dream. Columbus was looking for a route to East Asia, not the North American continent.
• Talk about your dream using positive words as if you believe and expect it will happen. BTW, you should believe and expect it will happen!
• Tell others about your dream. You never know who can help you.
• Believe that you deserve your dream to come true.
• Imagine how your dream will help others. What will you be able to give back?
• Be in constant gratitude for all the ups and downs on the journey towards your dream.