Dreams are the substance of every great endeavour. Dreams, like babies are conceived. Once conceived, the next step is to use all our senses to gather information about how our dreams can be developed into reality.
Just like a foetus, every dream requires a period of incubation where it must be nurtured in a warm and protective environment (aka a womb). According to Dr Michael LeBoef , this period of incubation is necessary to allow our subconscious mind to process the idea in the light of the information we have gathered. Suddenly, illumination will come to you. This is called the "Eureka!" moment where everything suddenly falls into place, completing the puzzle.
Before you begin to run with your dream, it is important to test and verify your ideas. Take a step back. Be objective. Evaluate your design. Put your idea to the test. Try out the market. Get feedback. Refine your idea. Don't be in a hurry. Though Isaac Newton received his law of gravitation in flash of illumination, he spent years refining and verifying his idea. His work has outlived him by almost 300 years.
Like a baby, our dreams are fragile and must be protected through the early stages of conception, preparation, incubation and illumination. Subjecting your dream-foetus to the "a hundred reasons why it will not work" argument is not a great way to becoming a creative entrepreneur. Like many people, I have been guilty of aborting my dreams before they have any chance of surviving to see the light of day. But hopefully I am now the wiser.
Have you killed off any dream? What is your favourite method of "dispatching" them to the land of no-return: suffocation, starvation, over exposure, e.t.c. How do you keep your dreams alive?
As fellow dreamers, I'm sure that we learn from each other's experiences. Please post a comment. I look forward to hearing from you.
Have a great week!
Yemi Akinwande
Simple and Effective Coaching
A member of the Simple and Beautiful Group of Companies
Because the Best Things in Life are Simple
http://www.simpleandbeautiful.net/
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