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By Marcia Weider
When the great speaker and visionary of our time Martin Luther King, gave that riveting speech that echoed around the world, and still does today, he did not say, I have a strategic plan. Nor did he say he had a goal, a philosophy or a manifesto. What did he say? Of course he said, I have a dream. In business and in life, dreaming is serious business and the driving force for transformation. Without vision people and companies fail, and without our personal vision, our dreams, our lives can become mundane, redundant even stagnate. Do you have a dream and/or vision? Reality is an important part of life, but if you are overly realistic, it can kill your passion and your opportunities. Consider these tips for success: The people who are the most successful and satisfied with their work and life know that passion lives inside of us. The secret is to intentionally bring more of what you love into your daily life. Bring your passion to your work, and youll manage your team differently. Tune into what excites you and you will show up differently in your relationships with others. Focus your passion and use it to compel your business and life forward. Passion without focus can be wasted energy. But passion with clarity and commitment can be an unstoppable life-changing formula for success. While we are on the subject of money, it does not have to be the obstacle stopping your from pursuing your dream. People often say, Id pursue my dream if I could only afford it. So I ask, How much money do you need? The most common answer is I dont know, but I know I dont have enough. It is the fear of failure that keeps us from sitting down with a pencil and assessing our needs. It is doubt and concern that keep us from exploring other creative options such as bartering or trading services.