I consider it a great
privilege when people share their dreams with me. It shows a great deal of
courage and trust. And at that moment, I'm conscious that I have great power in
their lives. That's no small matter. A wrong word can crush a person's dream; the
right word can inspire him or her to pursue it.
If someone thinks enough
of you to tell you about his or her dreams, take care. Actress Candice Bergen
commented, "Dreams are, by
definition, cursed with short lifespans." I suspect she said that
because there are people who don't like to see others pursuing their dreams. It
reminds them of how far they are from living their own dreams. As a result,
they try to knock down anyone who is shooting for the stars. By talking others
out of their dreams, critical people excuse themselves for staying in their comfort
zones.
Never allow yourself to become a dream killer.
Instead, become a dream releaser.
Even if you think another person's dream is far-fetched, that's no excuse for
criticizing them.
[25 Ways To Win With People: How To Make Others Feel Like A Million
Bucks (2005) by John C. Maxwell. Published by Thomas Nelson Inc.]
Ask someone on your team to share their dream with you
today.
THINK BIG.
START SMALL. GO DEEP.
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