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It’s been said that the Lamborghini is one of the most (if not the most) powerful car on the road. Some refer to this machine as a ‘wild animal.’ While I’m not suggesting that we are wild animals (although I have known a few ;o) I am saying that everyday we get behind the wheel of a powerful vehicle that is faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive. What vehicle am I referring to? YOU!You see, dreams, like anything else you desire can manifest into reality based on YOUR own internal power. Very often, we confuse a goal with a dream and think we’re riding on the dream expressway only to discover that we haven’t made it out of the driveway.Here are a few pages from the drivers’ manual of the vehicle called YOU. Follow them and be assured you’ll get yourself on the road to your dreams by shifting yourself out of neutral and into high gear:1. Start your engines In order to get yourself out of the driveway, you’ve got to turn the key and get your dream engine started. You’ll want to make time for dreaming. Maybe you’ve had a long-time dream that you’ve shelved. What is that dream that is your hearts desire? If you try to start your dream engine and find you’re having a tough time, make sure you’re in a quiet, uninterrupted place. I make ‘special time’ for this because I understand it’s importance and know that realizing my dreams is up to me.2. Go ahead, talk to yourself!Have you ever found yourself singing to a tune on the radio while you drive or having a conversation with no one in particular? It’s ok to admit it I do it all the time. Since you’re on a destination towards your dream, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with talking to yourself about what you wish for. Ask yourself this question: “What have I always longed to do?” The answer to this question places you in first gear.3. DreamstormYou’ve heard of brainstorming. Well, I’m suggesting that you dreamstorm. Let your dreams serve as your high beams, guiding you towards your desires and passions even when things get a little foggy on your journey. An exercise I often recommend is going back to your childhood – there’s a treasure trove of dreams locked away in your past. Jot down those dreams you had as a child and ask yourself (out loud is perfectly alright) if you still have that spark and say hello to second gear.4. Develop a Dream Team Just as you look for strong support teams to move you forward in business, you also need a support system to help you see your dreams turn into reality. A ‘dream team’ gets you into third gear and is made up of people that support you by serving as your sound post and contribute to the genius of your dream giving it shape and form. If you don’t have a strong dream team in place, perhaps forming this team is a dream worth considering?5. Visualize to RealizeThe Law of Attraction states that what we think about we bring about. It’s why making time to dream, with no interruptions is so vital. You must let your mind and body experience the dream as though it exists today. I’m visualizing for a specific new car. During my dreamtime I imagine the smell of the leather interior, the feel of the steering wheel in my hands, the sound of Donna Summer playing on the radio, the AC blowing and my fantastic hot pink platforms revving the engine. Being specific is key.It may take you some time to crystallize your dream but don’t give up – you’re exercising a new muscle (and shifting into fourth gear) that’s so worth strengthening.Bonus Step: No matter how your dream manifests live an Attitude of Gratitude. Being a published author has always been my dream although it wasn’t until very recently that I followed simple and consistent steps to make that dream a reality. I imagined a book that was scooped up at bookstores or ordered online. Today, I’ve taken a first step towards that dream by authoring a 1500 word chapter in a book that is available on Amazon.com and on my website. Check out what I’ve manifested here and steer yourself towards dreaming big!2006 Copyright, Liz Pabon. All rights reserved.
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About the author: Liz Pabon, “The Branding Maven,” is inspiring, motivating and empowering - but most importantly, she’s effective. A speaker and author on the topic of personal branding, Liz delivers insights and principles that are proven to achieve WILD SUCCESS. Liz publishes the weekly Keys 2 Wild Success! ezine. If you're ready to ATTRACT amazing clients, set yourself APART from the pack, make a lot more MONEY, and have a lot more FUN in your small business, get Liz’s FREE WEEKLY TIPS by going NOW to www.thebrandingmaven.com!
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