When you were young, one of the most frequent questions you were asked was what you wanted to become when you grew up. Being a kid, responses to this question would be a singer, a dancer, a football player, a firefighter, a policeman and so much more. You name it, it was an answer. When you grew up, you realized that achieving your dreams would be harder than you expected. Many challenges will face you along the way while chasing your dreams. You will be set back more times than not, and you will question yourself, asking if you have what it takes to turn your dreams into a reality. You may think of quitting. I am here to tell you to never give up on your dreams.

You have the power to achieve your dreams, whatever they may be. Sure, it is going to take a lot of hard work, dedication and determination to reach your final destination. Sure, it may not be the easiest road getting there. Life is hard. Life is a challenge, a roller coaster even full of different emotions, feelings and events. Through everything though, no matter how hard life gets, never lose sight of who you are or who you want to become and never lose sight of your dreams. Failure will happen in life, but it is how you deal with your failures that makes you a stronger person in the end. Your failures will help you succeed later in life, so just remember that everything happens for a reason. If you never fall, how will you learn how to get back up again and keep going? It is much better to give your dreams everything you've got, rather than not going for it at all.

To achieve your dreams, you have to believe in yourself. Don't let anyone stand in the way of achieving your dreams, and don't sell yourself short for less than you are worth. You are capable of being the person you have always wanted to be. If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. Everything you need to achieve your dreams is inside of you. Be thankful for all of the gifts you have received in your life and use those gifts to reach your end goals.

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among stars!" – Les Brown