Your original dream takes different shapes - Melissa Llarena

Your original dream takes different shapes Your original dream takes different shapes The pigeon wants to drive a bus in the beginning of the book, though later he switches gears to pursuing a trailer. Both are vehicles that move. What moves you?It’s not easy to uncover an underlying thread unless you have the courage to dig for it. Sometimes you have to pay for someone to ask you the tough questions to figure out what drives you. You might need a nudge, a reassurance that you have the right to be on that path. It’s unfortunate, but sometimes we need external affirmations to get us through the bumps.This pigeon didn’t need reassurance. He needed to be taken off the ledge: he was fully committed to getting the reader to let him take a joy ride. In this case, YOU were the only person in his way â€" much like you are the only person standing in the way of pursing your dreams. Back in 2003, I cold-called advertising agencies using the good old-fashioned Yellow Pages. I asked to meet with a copywriter just for a shot at join ing the industry. I secured a meeting with a little agency in downtown NYC, met with the copywriter, and was given an assignment. However, I never submitted that assignment. I let my fear of rejection get in my way. I didn’t even give the copywriter a chance to evaluate my work â€" again, because I was my own obstacle.Questions:1. Describe the sort of nudge that would make you budge and jump off the ledge for your dream.2. Its time to look for clues. Find clues in your life that are leading you in the direction of your dreams.Share your answers in the comments below. I want to help you fulfill your dream and will review all comments to offer up ideas to kick-start your individual journey.Next Stop: Your original dream is being lived by someone else