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Kill the fear and follow your dreams!

Foto: Harald Schröder
Foto: Harald Schröder
Dream big or go home. It's time to kill the fear that stops you from achieving your goals and dreams. Why stop yourself from having it all? Now is finally the time to leave your comfort zone and make that first step ...
Well all have those special dreams in our hearts. For some it might be to become self-employed, for others it is to move to their favorite city, build their dream house or start a family. Whatever your dream is, however big or small it is, it's time to start making those changes and move yourself towards your goal. It's now or never dear friends and readers.

2015 will be a power year for many to finally make those changes. The last few years may have been tough on us, me included, but this year is a time of positive change. Call me a dreamer, or call me silly, but I have the gut feeling that many of you have those special dreams that you shall start to actualize this year. There is a superpower energy in 2015 that has already started to push peoples' behinds to achieve their goals. All we need is a little nudge, motivation and to face our fears head on!

Fear. It is a primary emotion in all human beings. What stops most people from following their dreams in life? Fear. Fear of the future. Fear of failure. Fear of not succeeding. Fear of making a fool of oneself. Fear of loss. Fear of being alone. The list goes on and on. This emotion blocks and paralyzes people from going after what they want in life. "Quit my job and start my own business? What if I don't succeed and go bankrupt?" - but what if you do succeed and achieve greater things than you ever could imagine? Or "I will marry this guy and start a family even if he's not my first or even second choice. At least I won't end up alone." - and what if you waited and actually met the love of your life, instead of taking third-best to avoid being alone? See my point dear readers? Fear makes us stick to the safe beaten path, so that we don't have to take a risk and fail. But who knows what greatness and happiness we are blocking ourselves from if we don't take that risk?

My best friend Jilli is a perfect example for this. She worked at an advertising agency for a while as a senior art director. She had a great salary and was settled in her job. However her heart always wished to become an entrepreneur again (like she was some years ago). She had many of her own ideas and visions. She wanted to open her own design company and create unique products for companies. She was so inspired and that was the only thing she talked about. I told her to do it. Go for the gold. Dream big. Worse comes to worse, the company fails and she gets another job at a different agency. Well, it's been over half a year and her company is doing pretty damn well! She succeeded because she put her fear aside. I always told her that if she doesn't go after her dream, someone else will hire her to make their dreams come true. Jilli hated hearing this sentence because she knew it was true! Now she is making her own dreams come true. Bravo Jilli, a true warrior at heart. I must mention that Jilli fell down a few times with previous endeavors. Yet she always stood back up again and marched towards her dream. We only have this chance now - in this lifetime.

What if you were guaranteed a 100% chance of succeeding? Would that change anything? Sure it would, because it would remove the fear factor. Well my dear, this is the grand year where many of you will be tested to see how much your fears are controlling you. Why not start to follow your dreams now? The fact is that we are not getting younger, and as everyday goes by, it's another day wasted without a step towards your big goal. So why not organize your plans, thoughts and options and see what you can do to make that first step. Make a solid plan and go for it! I cannot even begin to tell you how incredible it feels to do what you love. Speaking from a career point of view, I do what I love and I am thrilled everyday to be writing and helping people. This feeling is unbeatable. I would not have been here now, had I not taken the big risk to move to Europe 12 years ago and start my own business. Sure I've fallen down a few times and gazed failure in the face, but the success and positive outcome made the hard climb worth it. It's ok to fall down on the path to success - It’s quite normal actually. All successful people fell down a few times and gotten back up again. Those that take the risk of making their dreams come true are the ones that truly live and fully utilize their life. 2015 is literally the ass-kicking year. Either allow it to help you touch your dream or wallow in the safe corner - a.k.a - your comfort zone. And then wake up at 80 and realize "Wow! It's over. No chances anymore." So what shall it be, dream big or go home?
6. Februar 2015
Galia Brener
 
 
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Galia Brener am 8.2.2015, 17:59 Uhr:
Dear Andrea, Bill and Sheila, thank you very much for your kind words and encouragements! It's an amazing feeling knowing that people read and enjoy the column! I appreciate the kind words. Thanks again and have a great weekend! Hugs, Gali
 
Sheila Matthiews am 8.2.2015, 11:09 Uhr:
By the way, you have many readers in Australia and frankfurt too! :-) When is the book coming out?
 
Sheila Matthiews am 8.2.2015, 11:07 Uhr:
Exactly the topic of my life at the moment. Thank you for the motivation!!!
 
Bill Bartholmy am 7.2.2015, 15:48 Uhr:
Awesome, so much positivity and refreshing encouragement. I have forwarded it to my friends back home in NYC - they all have to read this. In the midst of our gray world, there is someone spreading light and hope. Thank you Gali, you are doing really good deeds and helping. Never stop writing.
 
Andrea Müller am 7.2.2015, 15:11 Uhr:
Super Artikel, wie immer Gali!
 
Galia Brener am 6.2.2015, 17:12 Uhr:
Thank your dear Gloria. I am happy to heart that! Good luck with your new business :-) Have a great weekend, Galia
 
Gloria Scheridan am 6.2.2015, 16:02 Uhr:
Dear Galia, thanks for the dose of inspiration before the weekend. I have been pondering to open my own bsuiness as well. You are right, why not just do it! Thank you, your read my mind! Love your column dear
 
Galia Brener am 6.2.2015, 13:42 Uhr:
Thank you dear Edward for sharing and supporting the column. I really appreciate it! :-) Have a lovely weekend.
 
Edward R. am 6.2.2015, 13:05 Uhr:
Everyone needs motivation and a reminder from time to time to follow dreams. Share this article, its inspirring. Thx
 
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