"How Dreams Lead to Success"

"How Dreams Lead to Success"
Words: 731 From various modes of transportation to the Mona Lisa, we see the success of other people's dreams. Things such as planes, cars, trains, books, buildings, and even graffiti were once only someone's day-dreams waiting to be brought to life. Even though they were thought of as unattainable goals by some, others had the persistence and diligence to see these dreams through until the end. Many of us only focus on the invention or work, for we fail to remember that it was once imagined. They were at one time only a figment of someone's imagination, but they turned them into a success. Sam Walton is a great example of someone who made his dream into a success. He founded the Walmart store chain and the Sam's Club store chain. His goal was to sell merchandise that was of good quality at affordable prices. His hard work did not go unrewarded, for after he established the first store, it soon grew larger and larger. This only led him to aspire to improve his stores even more. He improved technologies and formats for the stores, like Sam's Club and Walmart Super-center, and it spread throughout the nation. He had the courage and dedication to have his dream and make it into a success. Walt Disney is also a perfect example of someone turning his dreams into a success. He discovered his love of art at an early age,and earned a little money by selling his artwork to his neighbors. He went on to study art and photography in high school. He continued drawing even while he was in the Red Cross stationed in France, but rather than drawing on paper, he put it on his ambulance. Upon returning from France, Disney began to do commercial art. After the company he established went bankrupt, he pursued success in Hollywood, where one after another of his cartoons succeeded and won awards. Disney's cartoons were also appearing on television, and he was one of the first to bring color to his motion pictures. He then dreamed of opening a clean and organized amusement park, and soon he made it happen by establishing Disney Land and Disney World. Disney World has grown tremendously since, with its many different kingdoms and theme parks. In the end, Walt saw his dream go from his imagination to reality. When dreaming, it is important that we recognize the underlying potential of our dreams. That is, dreams for the future, our aspirations in life have potential, as long as the dreamer is willing to put forth the effort to fulfill them. All dreams have a chance to be fulfilled. As Napoleon Hill said, "You'll never achieve your dreams if they don't become goals. Your dreams come true when you act to turn them into realities. Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true." There is no end to the possibilities, when it comes to dreams. We tend to regard our dreams, whether during the day or at night, as the insignificant wanderings of our minds. However, there are many who have taken their dreams and used them as inspiration for the success of their future goals. Eleanor Roosevelt said, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Some even believe that recurring dreams may hold details that pertain to our desires. In order to focus on improving our efficiency, we ought to record our dreams, so that we may look for similarities within our dreams and realize the goals we have in life. Dreaming makes us take a look at the possibilities for our futures. Connecting with our dreams, allows us to be aware of our gradual modification. In the words of Marc le Menestrel, who teaches business at a university in Barcelona, "Dreams are connected to the source of your motivation, what is really important for you." If we are definite and sure of our dreams and personalities, we can be ready for the unexpected. Success is achieved by those who have the initiative to carry out that which they have imagined. If we only dream without trying to achieve our goals, we will end up failing. Dreams lead to success in life, but it requires courage and commitment to pursue them to the end.