Dream Killers

I bet you didn't know that there are people out there who will do anything to see you fail. Okay I will say it again: There are people out there who will do anything to see you fail. Have you ever been on fire to accomplish a long time goal only to be told that you are wasting your time? For those who have no vision of their own, it seems they are hell bent on destroying yours. But if you analyze such individuals it will become obvious to you why they have no vision.

Some people call them jealous while others call them haters, but there is a name for people that go out of their way to destroy your dream... they are "Dream Killers". Dream killers are not a new breed; they have been around since the beginning of time, but before talk about others who might destroy your dreams let's talk about the number one silent dream killer: procrastination.

Almost everyone has procrastinated about something, whether it was changing a diet, quitting smoking, starting an exercise program or saving money, procrastination is a self-inflicted, self-destructive measure that will act to do more to destroy your dreams than any dream killer.

Procrastination will prevent you from pursuing your dreams altogether by continually putting off an action until tomorrow. I once procrastinated about writing a book. Every time I thought about picking up the pen my mind would become cluttered with thoughts about finding a publisher, signing a once in a lifetime book deal, and other things like book promotion, that had nothing to do with the actual writing of the book. After no more than five minutes of this, I would become discouraged and say things like, "There's no way I will ever be an author"... "Who would publish my book?"

This went on for years, yes years. Then one day without thinking all those negative thoughts I just picked up the pen and began writing, and once I did I became electrified and motivated. "THE FACE OF A DEMON", the book that I procrastinated about writing for so long became my first published eBook, and finally my first published book. Procrastination is probably the first dream killer that you will encounter, but it is also the easiest to overcome. All you have to do is stop thinking about it and be about it and in little or no time you will become motivated build upon your dream.

It is easy to spot a dream killer because they rarely have anything good to say. If you say good morning, they will answer, "What's so good about it?" Ask a dream killer simple questions like, "How are you feeling today?" and "Isn't this a beautiful morning?" they will give you this long list of negative complaints that almost never ends.

When you tell a dream killer about your dream most often they will say, "You have to be realistic." The reality of a dream is there is nothing realistic about it. Dreams do not have to be realistic, but they can become a reality. Every great accomplishment and contribution to mankind was once someone's dream. The computer you are viewing this article on was at one time nothing more than a dream. Your dream is your personal view of what you would like your world to be like and you should never allow someone to rob you of such a valuable asset.

Dream killers are capable of destroying your dream, but they can succeed only if you let them. So how do you cope with dream killers?
Begin with yourself; learn to weed out the voices in your head. All successful people have had to deal with their own thoughts that sometimes sound like voices in your head. When your thoughts are positive consider and research them, but when they become negative you must immediately stop. Negative thoughts can lead to procrastination and procrastination can cause you to become content with where you are in live and you will never start to build your dream.

Never allow anyone to confiscate your dream. Don't allow your dreams to become the object of your friends and associates comments and criticism. Make your dreams your biggest secret. When seeking advice find someone who has been where you are trying to go. Although your friends may mean well, they are more than likely misinformed and will only misguide you. Don't ask a mechanic how to bake a turkey; you will probably end up with a greasy mess.

Dream killers will always tell you that you cannot succeed; don't listen to them. When external criticism becomes personal it gives birth to fear. Fear will then eat away at your courage, and courage is the one thing that you cannot forfeit when building your dream. Never share your dreams with these predictors of doom. Just remember that misery likes company.