We had a discussion at work today about what our dreams are. Not the type of dreams at night time, but dreams and aspirations for the future. It was interesting that no one mentioned what they were going to do in order to achieve those dreams but just verbalized what I refer to as "WIBNIF's". I believe that for most of us our dreams are not action plans to achieve a goal, but WIBNIF's or "Wouldn't It Be Nice If........".
I think it would be nice if I won a multi million dollar lottery, but in the absence of me actually buying a ticket it doesn't seem that likely. In fact the odds are astronomical even with a ticket, but having one at least puts me in the game and demonstrates action on my part. This reminds me of a quote I recall from some time ago which I believe was uttered by some football coach, and that is: "most people have the desire to win, but few have the desire to prepare to win".
I have the desire to take dramatic images from all parts of the world, but this morning with the fog rolling in off the ocean, I didn't have the inclination or energy I suppose to leave my warm bed and go into the cold air before sunrise. Upon waking I looked out my living room window and thought: "Wow there are some real winners of images out there!" Again no preparation.
I am not one much for New Year's Resolutions, but this year I will make some that I will share with you in a New Year's post. Now I realize that making the resolutions and keeping them are two entirely different things. We will see if they last long enough to become habits.
Here's wishing you the courage to dream large and develop action plans to make those dreams reality.
Live well and prosper
Dennis
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