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We all have dreams as kids. As a child I wanted to a soldier, in retrospect I think the movie “Rambo” had something to do with this. As we grow older, we let go of our childhood fantasies. In my case I am very positive I don’t want to be a soldier, though I still think it would be pretty cool to have military training(be a super badass marine kind of guy, that doesn’t have to go to war). However as we become older and more aware of our unique personality, most of us find a new more realistic dream. By realistic I mean not based on a movie or something that fascinated us as kids, but more based on our passions and personality. However I have come to realize that the real world is quite a big bully. Many people start out adult life trying to pursue their dream and the “big bad world” just bullies many out of it. The world (reality) scares our dreams out of us in many ways; it could be through the fear of bills to pay, or the inevitable initial challenges and failures we face. However, I have come to realize that whether we like it or not, our dreams our meant to be challenged. We have to have a battle mindset when it comes to our dreams, knowing that everything that can challenge our dreams and visions would, and it’s our duty to protect them. The unfortunate truth is, if you wake up in 40years disappointed because you abandoned your dreams, it would be your fault and no one else’s, not even that really difficult situation or person. I believe the reason many people let go of their dreams is because they don’t realize it’s their duty to keep their dream alive. I have only spent a short time in this world, and I can’t tell you much about what it’s like to live without a genuine dream, but from what I hear its one of the great tragedies of life. If you have let go of your dream, this article is not trying to rub it in your face. I want to let you know that we can always put on our gloves and start fighting again. This is one of the most worthy battles in life. The whole of humanity is depending on us to make our unique contributions to human existence. There seems to be this pervasive idea that chasing your dreams and fulfilling your potential is meant to feel natural and be easy. I think this is a bloody lie. It is a battle from the beginning, there will be weeping, gnashing and heartache involved. But I understand it’s most rewarding. Most times we hear about the results of someone who pursued their dreams, and not the numerous nights they doubted themselves or the hurting of being doubted and mocked. The path to true success is narrow and rough, however the result of not taking this path is perhaps more tragic. Peace out.

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