2. Getting Dreams Done

VISION

“A Dream is Just a Dream.

A Goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline.”

Harvey Mackay

The chart shows how career aspirations change as people age.

What happens to our dreams as we age.

To what extent do you agree with the following Linkedin survey?

Trying to reach my goal in life

What are your dreams and hopes for the future?

There is a big difference between a dream and a goal....

A dream is something you imagine happening.....

Often, when students discuss vision, they list their dreams, not their goals.

In contrast, you take actionable steps to achieve your goals.

The following activity will help you differentiate between a goal and a dream, but first, go wild with your ideas.

You have 3 minutes to think and record as many hopes and dreams about your future as you can.

— by Sara Levin, CEO

Categorize the points on your list to separate them. Use the 3 categories below:

Complete Fantasy - Add 'F' next to everything on your list you would like to achieve but have never discussed before. These are only in your head.
Conversations and Reflections about Dreams - Add 'C' next to everything on your list you have discussed with another person. You have talked about these things and researched them further.
Goals - Add 'G' next to everything on your list you have acted upon, perhaps you have joined a sports team or applied for a specific course. These show the actions you have taken towards your dreams.

Separating Goals from Dreams of Dreams

Now that your list is complete, answer the following questions:

— by Sara Levin, CEO

How many points marked with 'G' have you acted upon?
What percentage of the entire list is this? (Roughly)
What is the likelihood of realizing these? (Add % likelihood next to each)
How much action have you taken to turn reflections about dreams into reality?
Which points in 'C' and 'G' are most important to you?
What further action can you take?
What can you do to transform the points that are complete fantasies into goals?

Separating Goals from Dreams of Dreams

Big Idea.

The chart on the right shows individual happiness in their job and how it relates to careers.

What are the key findings?

Is it possible to be happy in your job even if your dreams are not realized?

What does the chart show about how happy we would be in our job if we pursued our dreams?

— by Sara Levin, CEO

Everyone has dreams they do not act upon.
This is fine, just as long as you are not frustrated or unhappy for not pursuing these dreams.
If you want to realize your dreams, you must turn them into a goal or they will remain a dream forever.
It is important to consider: Which dream would you most like to realize?
Reflect on the above today considering what goals need to be set to achieve this!

In Conclusion

2. Getting Dreams Done

VISION

“A Dream is Just a Dream.

A Goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline.”

Harvey Mackay

The chart shows how career aspirations change as people age.

What happens to our dreams as we age.

To what extent do you agree with the following Linkedin survey?

Trying to reach my goal in life

What are your dreams and hopes for the future?

There is a big difference between a dream and a goal....

A dream is something you imagine happening.....

Often, when students discuss vision, they list their dreams, not their goals.

In contrast, you take actionable steps to achieve your goals.

The following activity will help you differentiate between a goal and a dream, but first, go wild with your ideas.

You have 3 minutes to think and record as many hopes and dreams about your future as you can.

— by Sara Levin, CEO

Categorize the points on your list to separate them. Use the 3 categories below:

Complete Fantasy - Add 'F' next to everything on your list you would like to achieve but have never discussed before. These are only in your head.

Conversations and Reflections about Dreams - Add 'C' next to everything on your list you have discussed with another person. You have talked about these things and researched them further.

Goals - Add 'G' next to everything on your list you have acted upon, perhaps you have joined a sports team or applied for a specific course. These show the actions you have taken towards your dreams.

Separating Goals from Dreams of Dreams

Now that your list is complete, answer the following questions:

— by Sara Levin, CEO

How many points marked with 'G' have you acted upon?

What percentage of the entire list is this? (Roughly)

What is the likelihood of realizing these? (Add % likelihood next to each)

How much action have you taken to turn reflections about dreams into reality?

Which points in 'C' and 'G' are most important to you?

What further action can you take?

What can you do to transform the points that are complete fantasies into goals?

Separating Goals from Dreams of Dreams

Big Idea.

The chart on the right shows individual happiness in their job and how it relates to careers.

What are the key findings?

Is it possible to be happy in your job even if your dreams are not realized?

What does the chart show about how happy we would be in our job if we pursued our dreams?

— by Sara Levin, CEO

Everyone has dreams they do not act upon.

This is fine, just as long as you are not frustrated or unhappy for not pursuing these dreams.

If you want to realize your dreams, you must turn them into a goal or they will remain a dream forever.

It is important to consider: Which dream would you most like to realize?

Reflect on the above today considering what goals need to be set to achieve this!

In Conclusion