Dear Reader,

I sometimes wonder what the value of all our dreams could be if we could find a way to quantify them. I love to dream, to consider vast possibilities and to envision a different future. These dreams bring me energy and inspiration. I love meeting others and hearing their dreams. There are really amazing men and women out there with great aspirations, dreams and hopes.

One thing I have realized however is this. Our dreams need to be moved into the execution space to realize their value. I sometimes get heart sore when I think of the number of dreams and ideas that could change our world and which have stayed in this realm of possibility because the person has not been able to move it into this space.

To a large degree, I am speaking of myself. The reality is that execution is not my strength. Conceptualisation - yes! Activation (getting things started) – yes. But long term implementation – no! So what do we do with that?

Well, one thing I have learned is that one needs to surround oneself with great executors. Developing the right team around you is key. The fascinating thing is that, in this changing world of work – your team can comprise associates, virtual assistants, colleagues, partners both local and global.  The employee/employer relationship is a thing of the past – we are looking at collaboration on every front.

The second thing that stands out to me is we have to develop the discipline that ensures that these dreams are actualized. Every dream takes hard work, consistency and discipline to see it fly. That D-word can be a hated word but I know that I need to work smarter and in a more disciplined way to see my dreams come to fruition.

So my closing challenge to you is this: What step do you need to take (or what behaviour do you need to adopt) to ensure that your dreams come that little bit closer to fulfilment?

All the best
Rachel