a dream is a wish your heart makes

"Well, there's one thing. They can't order me to stop dreaming. And perhaps someday, the dreams that I wish will come true."

Can you name that film? I'll give you a hint - it's Disney.

Someone recently asked me what my senior quote was. And there you have it (and my senior picture to boot).

I never realized it until now, but even at that age, somewhere deep down I knew that dreaming big is worth it.

That leaving the job you hate is worth it. That starting your own business is worth it. That jumping out of your comfort zone is worth it. That investing in yourself is worth it. That trying something new, especially when it's scary is worth it. That taking the leap of faith is worth it.

Back then, if you told me I'd be a coach today, I'm not sure I'd believe you. Stepping out on my own was never something I thought about. It was scary, daunting. I always wanted to have the "right" answer, know what I "should" be doing. I wanted to please people, be approved by others and make everyone happy. And that's not what my life now is about. There are hardly ever completely right answers. There's no one to give me a A. And I know I can't make everyone happy.

If there's one thing I'd go back and tell that high school girl, it'd be that chasing perfection isn't worth it. But chasing dreams even when you're scared is worth it every time.

So what are you holding back on? What dreams are you afraid of chasing? Can you let go of what you "should" be doing?

And if you can name that movie, I'll give you an A+