It Starts with a Dream

Tonight’s post was going to be “Life-1/Goals-0.”  However, in honor of the Tony Awards and all those in the performing arts (my former profession) I wanted to write something about following your dreams, not giving up and fulfilling on your goals.

An actor, singer or dancer not giving up on their desire to perform on Broadway is no different than a person aspiring to become an athlete competing in the Crossfit Games.  It all starts with a dream.

When we are born, we have endless possibilities in front of us.  We do not have a title tattooed to our forehead declaring what we are going to be, where we are going to go and what we are going to accomplish. 

At some point we make a choice.  It doesn't matter when, what does matter is what we do after that choice is made.  

For some, that moment might come when you are 11 years old washing the dishes in the kitchen and watching the Tony Awards.  At that moment you see a performance of Dream Girls on the television and your life was never the same.  This is the story for Billy Porter, 2013 Tony Award Winner for Leading Actor in a Musical in Kinky Boots.  For others, it could be a choice to lose weight and lead a healthier life.  So, at some point in your 30’s you choose to make a life change.  You then not only drop over 100 pounds, but then compete and win a city wide Crossfit competition not even two years later, like Kelly Smith at the Barbell Beatdown.  Neither path was easy, but it wasn't about that.  It was about fulfilling on a dream.

   

Never give up on your dream.  It might take you until the age of 79, and over thirty years away from the stage (but in film), to return and win your first Tony.  This is the case for Cicely Tyson.  No matter how long it takes... never give up.

Live your dreams and go for your goals.  Life is too short not to.  If you don’t go for it… you will never know, and always wonder, what could have been and what you could achieve. 

See you at the Games!