“I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later.”
– Mitch Hedberg (1968 – 2005), iconic American stand-up comedian
Many would have us believe that plans are concrete and that dreams are “fluff.” The description “Dreamer” is not typically applied with positive intent — all the way back to Joseph in Genesis.
As Lee Corso might say, “Not so fast, my friend!” Joseph ended up pretty much nailing it. Steve Jobs, too. Bill Gates, Henry Ford, Franklin / Jefferson / Adams, et al… Dreamers that made a difference.
Dreams — especially when we dare to dream them out loud — are things worth planning for. Dreams provide the pictures and soundtrack to the rationale and reason that so many professors, bosses and parents want to think are more worthy of pursuit. Dreams are where ideas are born, and ideas are the currency of Difference Makers.
Mitch Hedberg is one of my all-time favorite comedians, one of many of his era that passed way too soon due to lifestyle decisions that tend to claim young comedians. He “hooked up” with one of his dreams — to be a top billed performer — but left his other dreams waiting for a hook-up that will never come. Let’s don’t repeat that mistake.
Whether we follow, pursue or “hook-up” with our dreams, they’re worth dreaming. They’re worth sharing. They’re worth planning for and they’re worth celebrating when they come true — and all along the way, as well.
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