However, we get comfortable with the “busy schedule.” Looking at the dishes and laundry (and, for me, the Christmas decorations) as a way to escape what you really need to be doing.

And your heart says you want to. You light up like a Christmas tree when you talk about it to others. But when it comes to effort, the actions need to fulfill your projected dream plan.

It’s all about how to go beyond what you see to live your dream.

Take A.I.M.!

The K.I.S.S. ~ Take A.I.M.!

Action ignites motivation. And when you have action, it keeps your energy or effort levels high so you can continue your cause to create your now; the push to keep going every day.

Because it’s in those everyday moments that keep your dream alive.

I met a guy at a creamery (shout out to Josh), and we started chatting about his dreams for what he loves most, music. He’s a musician and has an incredible idea to take to the world and how to bring music around the world to us.

But, it’s just like anything; it takes time, money, patience, persistence, and effort (meaning action) to keep his dream alive and moving forward.

Yet, at times, it gets complicated. You get tired. You don’t want to plead your case with your spouse. You have more time with the dishes and laundry than you do with your dream. And all you can shout is, “Why me?”

This is real and raw life.

But so is your dream. And there’s no reason to let your dreams or goals die for the mere fact that you aren’t putting in the effort.

So I’m going to update Ms. Dweck’s quote and say….

“No matter what your ability is, action ignites motivation that stimulates your ability and turns it into an accomplishment, whether a failure or a success.” ~ Kristianne Wargo

When you take A.I.M., it requires focus, consistency, and patience.

1. FOCUS – Because you have to be willing to go the extra mile even when you don’t want to. You’re running your own race to win your dream, not someone else’s. So focus on what’s right in front of you. “One step at a time leads to miles of greatness.” ~ Kristianne Wargo
2. CONSISTENCY – No athlete can be an elite athlete overnight. It takes diligence and consistency to maintain and grow what you are after. Therefore, your actions must reflect your effort to go beyond what you see to live your dream.
3. PATIENCE – Life happens. So you have to have a runway of patience in order to keep the dreams and goals alive in your heart which is connected to your head. You can get so down and out about something that didn’t go your way, but does that attitude get you very far? NO!! Do what you can on a daily basis and be patient.

This is real and raw life.

You don’t have to do everything in one day. Pick up where you left off from yesterday to create your now today making tomorrow a better day.

“Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!“