7 things NOT to worry about as you pursue your dream

December 22, 2011 62 Comments


Your Age – it’s just a number in a head; the world is full of people of all ages who have followed their dreams.

Other Peoples Opinions – the world is full of cynical people too afraid to follow their own dreams.

Success & Failure – it is the pursuit of the dream and not the final outcome that makes your life a success.

If You are Talented Enough - it is the brave who succeed, and not necessarily the talented.

Financial Wealth & Security – nothing will inhibit your adventures like your love of comfort.

Bad Days & Rough Seasons - your motivation will come and go, persist on even the toughest of days.

Your Sanity - the world will say that you’re crazy until you succeed.

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  • http://thisdreamersjourney-lynne.blogspot.com/ Lynne Holder

    Somehow, Geoff, you always have something to say that resonates with me. I love all the truths here.

    Merry, merry Christmas to you, Athaliah, and little Gabriel. What a wonderful gift you have been given. :)

    • http://sevensentences.com Geoff Talbot

      Thanks for sharing and for being so, so encouraging as always Lynne. I hope you have a wonderful new year and many of your dreams come true.

      Gabriel is amazing and we are very happy but tired!

  • http://www.noahlomax.com Noah Lomax

    Profundity wrapped in simplicity. Great thoughts!

    • http://sevensentences.com Geoff Talbot

      Wow what a great tag line for seven sentences. Thanks Noah!

  • http://twitter.com/ChristoGray Christopher Gray

    This is just great.

    • http://sevensentences.com Geoff Talbot

      Thanks Christopher! We are pleased to have your company at Seven Sentences!

  • Julianne Harvey

    Love these seven things, Geoff – so true!

  • http://www.greeneggsandmoms.com/ Anne @ GreenEggs&Moms

    Glad i stumbled on this. I’ve been having a rough time in terms of pursuing my dreams.. Great reminder especially the one about persisting despite rough times.

    • http://sevensentences.com Geoff Talbot

      Thanks friend – keep going, one step at a time, and sit down for a break when you need

  • CoachdjRN

    After reading this, i said to myself, i have to share this — its good stuff Geoff ~ simple and real – i really liked it – i am all about simplification  ~ thank you ! Yes ! – CoachdjRN

    • http://sevensentences.com Geoff Talbot

      Simple always makes the most sense

  • http://sevensentences.com Geoff Talbot

    Thanks for your tweets and your shares everyone, with your help this post has gone VIRAL! Awesome… Keep chasing your dream! Never Give Up!

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  • http://twitter.com/OskarLaffont Oskar Laffont

    super wise!

  • Teronze7

    Wonderful insight!

    • http://sevensentences.com Geoff Talbot

      Thanks friend!

  • http://www.craftydad.com/ Mike

    Thanks.  I needed to hear this.

  • Anonymous

    Brilliant. 

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  • tamra924

    Geoff, you always seem to know exactly what I need to hear to change my perspective and get me back on the right track….Thank you!

    • http://sevensentences.com Geoff Talbot

      Hi Friend,

      I am glad I can help. Keep going… success isn’t guaranteed but life is always found on the adventure.

  • http://twitter.com/AlexMoutier moutier alexandra

    Other Peoples Opinions – the world is full of cynical people too afraid to follow their own dreams.:that’s this sentence which I prefer

    • http://sevensentences.com Geoff Talbot

      Got it. Now I understand

  • Buttermilksilk

    Definitely the truth!

    • http://sevensentences.com Geoff Talbot

      Glad you think so friend

  • http://sevensentences.com Geoff Talbot

    I appreciate your comments friend

  • CarolineMoore

    Wonderful Wonderful!!!:)

  • http://twitter.com/TimFreemanTrio Tim Freeman Trio

    short. sweet. to the point. excellent post

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      Thanks so much for stopping by Tim! Have a great 2013!

  • http://www.thestoriedsoul.wordpress.com/ Arny

    I love this dude…
    amen!

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      Thanks Arny!

  • http://louisebroadbentfiction.wordpress.com/ Louise Broadbent

    Sometimes optimism is a real life-saver and I appreciate the benefit of it. It’s just…it’s not going to pay the rent. Now I’m not saying ‘Give up your dreams! You need to pay the rent!’ I’m just saying don’t give up your day job in the process until you’re in a financial position to do so. And I know you’re not saying you should but ‘thing’ number 5 does allude to it. You’ve got to be realistic, that’s all. Following your dreams is not going to be any easier if you’re homeless.

    • http://sevensentences.com Geoff Talbot

      Hi Louise, thanks for your sage comment here. I agree… dreaming from a secure base is a good idea… Dreaming of a future where your dreams are financially viable is also a good idea. Thanks for sharing!

    • MPG

      A big part of optimism is staying focused on your dreams and pursuing the work that you love and that also pays the rent. #5 is alluding to bravery, its making tough decisions that take you out of your comfort zone and onto a path that you may not have the map for. We should all be realistic, however, we may have a different definition for that word. I don’t equate following your dreams with homelessness, thats only “realistic” if you think in those terms. Everyone of us has immense potential and you must strive for optimism and positivity everyday, if you can do that, your dreams will soon follow!

      • http://sevensentences.com GeoffTalbot

        Great comment friend!!!

  • http://twitter.com/GadgetsBoy GadgetsBoy

    beautiful…thanks for the inspiration

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      Have a great 2013 friend!

  • Andy in Kent

    Inspiring stuff !

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  • http://www.wonderoftech.com Carolyn Nicander Mohr

    Excellent advice, Geoff. This is a classic! Great motivation.

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      Thanks for stopping by Carolyn… you are on the cutting edge of new things with your blog. Everyone should check it out!

  • http://www.facebook.com/anthony.molina.58 Anthony Molina

    Amazing!!! =)

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      Thanks buddy

  • http://twitter.com/houseofminerva House of Minerva

    Sometimes you just need to jump in with both feet and take the big risks. I walked away from a six figure salary to do what I love, don’t regret it one day. Not making that now, but I’m doing what I love and am happier than I’ve ever been. You have to take chances and sometimes forced to work hard. If you are always secure, you may not work as hard. Most entrepreneurs today are exactly that, and successful, because they were forced to. Loss of job, divorce, etc.

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      This is a really interesting comment… often hardship or circumstances can be the thing that sets you free to share!

  • Vicki

    Wow…you just got me where I’m living right now. Especailly the age thing. Thanks for posting…

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      Thanks Vicki… I am glad we could help! I hope 2013 is an amazing year for you

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  • http://twitter.com/WondrflWebsites Shelley Gross

    Yes, you definitely have some sceptics around you in biz, but use it as motivation to succeed. Think big, but take small steps. I love what I do, and it doesn’t feel like work. Even when stepping out of my comfort zone, I know that I am benefiting.

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      It is true. Thanks for sharing Shelley… sometimes small steps can take you a great distance

  • http://twitter.com/TanaraMcCauley Tanara McCauley

    Great post. I particularly like the warning about love of comfort. Dream chasing requires risk taking.

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      Comfort is a dreaded foe… thanks for sharing

  • HubertsVoice

    If pursuit of dreams is a mark of a successful life, then gaze now upon a very successful person. Broke but successful. I also have a son named Gabriel. Thanks for the list, but I seldom worry about those things anyway. You have an interesting mind.

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      It’s a great name. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for being a dreamer

      • HubertsVoice

        Without dreamers, this conversation would not have been possible.

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  • http://twitter.com/mkcapaldi Michelle Capaldi

    Well said!

  • lhoenigsberg

    You are so right. I started college at 51-years-old. I’m now 61 and a private practice psychotherapist. Next stop…published book and speaking engagements! And it’s fun just pursuing these dreams, whether I live long enough to see them all fulfilled is besides the point.

  • http://twitter.com/_radka_ Radka Vlachova

    I’m so glad I found this page it makes me to go on and pursue my dream

  • jcolema7

    …This is so dope!…

  • http://twitter.com/marysuzanne11 Mary Suzanne Ordonio

    I love it. Thank you! I will be an actress someday!

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      Be one today!

  • Siquoyiaissoul

    I really needed to read this. I’m a singer,songwriter. I’m always thinking I’m not good enough. Also I listen to what everybody says about what type of artist I should be. I’m going to start following my intuition! Thankyou!