Do you have a lifelong dream?

Canada
April 25, 2009 1:56pm CST
I do. I have dreamt of owning my own business since I was 14 years old. I am 35 now and it is finally becoming a realtiy for me. My advice...keep trying and never give up. I tried and failed miserably several times before this venture. Good Luck all and I can't wait to hear about your stories. Do you have a dream? Have you begun your venture? Have you succeeded?
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
26 Apr 09
No, I don't have one real dream which I want to fulfil. Now a day, I am trying to accumulate money to host a website which I have creaed after one year of hardwork but I would require to give money to it otherwise it will be a big fuss in the large ocean of internet websites.
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• Canada
26 Apr 09
I hear you. I have three websites and none of them get much traffic. I wish they did, but alas, they don't. It's so true that you have to spend so much money in order for many people to see your website. Thanks for your response.
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
27 Apr 09
That is why it is said that there is much more effort required in marketting a site rather than creating it. So, what cost you have to bear just for running those websites. I mean you must have to pay something in order to buy a domain, isn't it?
@gxyywhyzy (450)
• China
26 Apr 09
Now I only want to a private car.with it I can drive my family to where I want to go.the car must have a large space and contain my whole family members.my dream,my car.
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• Canada
26 Apr 09
You want to own a car? Thats a great goal. I too want a house, a car and a storefront. Currently I live and run my business from my basement apartment. On the internet and to friends and family. I figure another year or two and I'll have my own storefront and car. The house in about 4-5 years :))
• Canada
26 Apr 09
OOOPs, did it again. I forgot to say thank you for responding :))
@Margajoe (4747)
• Germany
25 Apr 09
That is great that your dreams are finally coming true. I am happy for you. As for my dream. I dream of a life without problems. I dream of a life with no financial worries. A nice house, where I can sit outside in private. Looking into the water, drinking my morning coffee. With no more worries or problems, just a simple life. Being happy, eating anything I want. When ever I want. I guess it will always stay a dream. But this dream always makes me feel a little better. Take care, have a nice weekend!
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@Margajoe (4747)
• Germany
27 Apr 09
Thank-you for the encouragement. I wish you all the best too. I will try hard to make my dreams come true. Take care have a nice evening.
• Canada
26 Apr 09
I still have those dreams too, but if you work at it, it will happen. You can't sit around and wait for it to come to you...you have to get out there and make it happen. (I used to be a welfare mom, single and have a criminal record....look at me now.) I wish you the best. Thanks for your response
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• United States
26 Apr 09
Which one? My overall self proclaimed purpose that whatever I do, I want to prove that even now, even in this modern world, one person, with Gods Guidance, can drastically change the world. One of my personal dreams though is to own a cozy little bakery and coffee house :) I think it would be nice :) But that is one of several, and probably the most likely to happen :) Drive is a big portion of it :) And I'm glad to hear your dream is coming true, Tamarama :D, what kind of business is it? (If you don't mind my asking :P)
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• Canada
26 Apr 09
I agree with you. Everyone can make a difference :)) Bakery & coffee house sounds lovely :)) My business started out with one little doll called a dmmit doll. (you can view these at http://tamaramascreations.piczo.com ) Then it built up to imported handmade jewellery, macrame and beadwork and commissions sales from others. All my stock is handmade things. I carry nothing that is factory made. I am currently updating my website to include pics of these as well. Thanks for your response :))
• United States
28 Apr 09
I like the poems on your dolls XD although I'm not one for cussing, Your macrame is lovely :D And big and bold is beautiful this year, so hopefully you will sell a lot to everyone :D Your dolls actually look a bit like goonie babies O.o My friend use to make goonie babies and sold them to parents for their little kids
@lumenmom (1986)
• United States
26 Apr 09
I think a lot of us have dreams of what we want to do or be in life. Some of us take action toward making it happen and others just wish it will happen. It is never too late to act, but it is necessary to do something toward reaching your goals. I am talking to myself as well as anyone who will listen and take heed. I agree with you that you should never give up. Even in what we see as failure there are vaulable lessons to be learned.
• Canada
26 Apr 09
Yep. Perseverence and money. Even if you only have $5.00 per month to start, use that $5.00 wisely. I did. (look for specials, deals, second hand items and build up) I was a welfare mom, single, no education other than up to grade 11. I am on disability because of bipolar and learning disabilities and physical health issues and yet, here I am making my dreams come true. Why? Because I know I am better than all of that. I know that I CAN make my dreams come true through success and failure!!! Now, if I can do it with all of my problems, anyone can do it.
• Canada
26 Apr 09
I forgot to say thank you for responding :))
@benny128 (3615)
25 Apr 09
well my dream used to be having my own business which I have now had for over 5 years, then it was to retire at 40 which i have got aswell, now my updated target is to have a aston martin which I should have in the next 2/3 years. Tho once I get it then I'll have to aim for something else as if you hit your goal or dream then push on for a new dream. Its the only way to succeed to constantly be greedy and want more. twitter - benbo128
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• Canada
26 Apr 09
I don't really know what an Aston Martin is, so I will just go with Way to go!!! I know that once I realize my dreams, there is nothing left and so knowing that, I am always trying to learn new things, so that I will always have something. I am pleased to hear that you have done just that. You strove, you realized, you exceeded. It's wonderful :)) Thanks so much for your response :))
@benny128 (3615)
26 Apr 09
yeah you have always got to be pushing for something else thats what makes some people more successful than others drive and motivation,
@chmiwdy (72)
• China
26 Apr 09
As long as dream,coupled with their own efforts,will succeed!
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• Canada
26 Apr 09
Your so right. Never say never and always say I can!!! I did and I'm seeing my dreams. Thanks for your response. :))
@jellymonty (2352)
26 Apr 09
Congrats on finally landing your dream. I've also dreamt of owning my own real estate business someday if God wills. But my absolute dream is to own my own mortgage free home. I've never owned a home before and it has been a dream of mine for so many years. I'll still keep having hope.. and just wait on the God Lord timetable.. congratulations again..
• Canada
27 Apr 09
Thanks and I do pray you get that home. I have never owned a home either, but its on my list. I figure as long as I work hard and keep going towards my dreams, they will all come true in time. Thanks for responding :))
@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
26 Apr 09
I have a few lifelong dreams : 1 - To own my first car with my own money: DONE 2 - To own my business : either one or two business, I want to be my own boss. I don't intend to work for others for the rest of my life. 3 - To own my house : Under progress. Still need to collect more fund.
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• Canada
26 Apr 09
I hear ya. You have the three things I want too 1. Car-I still am working on this one 2. Business-It's a home based so far, but I am working on a storefront. 3. House-I think about 5 years from now I should have this :)) So, way to go...like me, one out of three isn't bad at all. Thanks for your response :))
• United States
26 Apr 09
i have a dream of having a music academy and a rescue shelter for dogs, but a different one, like one where dogs can be rehabilitated, and even if they dont find homes i wish i could have a big enough shelter to keep them. I am very weak with animals and dogs specially, so that is something i would like to do. Also a music academy back in my country because there are none there that are good, and when i was younger i wish i would have had one to develop my skills, so hopefully ill be able to do that :)
• Canada
27 Apr 09
These sound like wonderful dreams. I hope they come true for you. Just dont let anyone tell you you cant do it and reach for those goals. Good Luck. Thanks for responding :))
@maxbest (97)
• China
26 Apr 09
Sure,I have my own dream,a lifelong dream.I am willing to give up anything for fulfilling my dream.My dream is not associated with houses,pretty ladies,wealth or something like that.I just want to be a man with good reputation.
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• Canada
27 Apr 09
That is also a great dream. The dream to be better than one thought. The dream to make yourself a better person, inside and out. I love that too. Good Luck and I hope you reach that goal :)) Thank you for responding :))
@guozehua (60)
• China
26 Apr 09
nobody can live without without dream.my dream is to be a computer programmer.but it's too difficult to achieve it.luckly, I has so much friend,last night I put their image and build their blog link in my blog,by then I feel I'm not myself,I has too much friend,they give me strengh,help me to overcome the difficulty in my life.So ,to achieve my dream isn't too hard,because my friend beside.
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• Canada
26 Apr 09
That is so wonderful. You can acheive whatever you want. I did it and you can too. All you do is start small and just get bigger and bigger and before you know it, you are Bill Gates...LOL I wish you all the luck in the world on your dream :)) Thanks for your response :))
@tzaddi (395)
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
i have a lifelong dream and i want it to happen for real..ü i want to have a successful life..ü i think your advice is the best advice that everyone should follow to fulfill their lifelong dream..ü you know!!just try and try until you die!!or, until you succeed!!ü haha!!ü
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• Canada
26 Apr 09
Thank you Tzaddi. I try to share what I learn with others especially when you are a nobody and through alot of hard work become a somebody. So many people have a dream or lifelong goals and most of them come up with excuses why they cant. I don't like the word "can't." I prefer "I tried and failed, now I'll try something else" :)) Thanks for your response :))
@nzldzh (75)
• China
26 Apr 09
I am a student now .I am dreaming of becoming a successful businessman.it is my dream .i think it maybe hard to achieve it ,but i will try my best . you may be a good doctor or a teacher when you are a young boy ,but you may give up this dream when you don't get it .
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• Canada
26 Apr 09
I wish you the best. It is a long and hard path. It has its rewards when its finally realized :)) Thanks for your response :))
@landi927 (657)
• China
25 Apr 09
My dream is to own my own business too.I want to own a company,no matter what kind of company is,the key point is the company must be very very big!Ha ha!!I am going to graduate from my university in June.After the graduation,I will begin my venure!I don't know if I can succeed.But my bf and me will try our best to make it come true.(My bf want to own his own business too.So we decided to have a cooperation and build up a bussiness owned by both of us.Ha ha!)We plan to find a job firstly to save money.Once we have enough money to start,we will quit the job and begin our own business at once.I think it will take us 3 to 5 years to save enough money.If we are lucky,the time will be shortered.I hope we can make our dream come true before my 30s.
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• Canada
26 Apr 09
The funny thing with me is that I have never been to college or university and have never had training of any kind. I just do what I love and pray that it works for me. :)) I am glad to hear that you have goals in mind and that you and your BF are on that dream together and that you are getting the expertise to go with it. I wish you the best of luck :)) Thanks for your response :))
@duskiss (98)
• China
26 Apr 09
Congratulations on your success, my dream is a little different, I want a live an ideal and easy life in a quiet town, but that requires me a lofty amount of money first, I'm afraid I will gradually lose myself and forget the dream in the persue of material luxury.
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• Canada
26 Apr 09
That just may be the case, but if you have a support team with you, they will keep you very grounded I am sure. Make sure you ahve family and friends who will keep your feet on the ground while encouraging you to follow your dreams. Thanks for your response :))