Ditch the ‘How’: Start Taking Steps Towards Your Dreams Today

I dreamed of paddle boarding when I was in prison.

Granted, I’d never paddle-boarded, but I was drawn to it. I remember being jealous of people out on their boards and me on the shore.

It was like it wasn’t available to me, like I had to be someone I wasn’t (and probably never would be) to paddle board.

These words now seem silly, as if they’re an exclusive paddle boarding club that wouldn’t have me. It’s a testament to the power of the mind when it attaches to a belief.

But I still dreamed of living near water so it was easily accessible, having the time to go out in the middle of the week when others were working.

I dreamed of going out early in the morning when the water is quiet like its surroundings; it hasn’t yet awoken and started its day.

I loved these dreams when I was in prison, and I’d set about figuring out “how” I’d make it happen.

How would I afford a board when I was financially ruined?

How could I transport the board when I no longer own a car and couldn’t afford one?

How could I find the luxury of time when I’d have to spend that time making money to afford the board and the car to transport it?