Growth Instigators Hotline

#286 The only thing better than a dream

• Aaron Havens • Season 3 • Episode 286

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That ridiculous dream you've been holding onto? It's time to bring it into reality. 

We've all experienced that moment when our aspirations feel so grand they almost embarrass us—that uncomfortable zone where desire meets doubt. But as this episode reveals, the transformation from wishful thinking to tangible achievement hinges on a few critical elements: consistency that weathers the storms, courage that faces down fear, sacrifice that proves commitment, and the willingness to begin before everything feels perfect.

Drawing inspiration from Paul Babcock's book "The Team" and his powerful insight that "the only thing better than a dream is when it becomes reality," we explore why so many of us get stuck in perpetual planning mode. Through real-world examples—from coaching practices birthed in coffee shops to nonprofits that began as simple journal entries—we witness how the seemingly impossible becomes possible through persistent action.

The most profound revelation, however, isn't about the dreams themselves but about who we become while pursuing them. That transformation—the person who emerges through the struggle, commitment, and determination—represents the true magic of dream-chasing. Your audacious vision deserves more than just mental real estate; it deserves your action, your persistence, and your belief. Even if today's step feels impossibly small, it's the movement that matters.

Ready to move your dream from imagination to implementation? Share your journey by leaving a message after the beep or emailing Aaron@growthinstigators.com. For those feeling stuck between vision and execution, visit growthinstigators.com to schedule a quick 15-minute consultation and discover how to transform your aspirations into achievements.

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You ever dream so big it makes you feel a little ridiculous. Like who do? I think I even am to imagine this. But then something crazy happens. You take a step, then another, and suddenly that dream isn't just a dream anymore, it's real. Welcome to message 286 of the Growth Instigators Hotline, where we ignite your personal and professional development. I'm Aaron Havens, your host and growth coach. Let's dive into today's Insight Mindset Monday when the dream becomes reality.

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In his incredible book the Team, paul Babcock wrote the only thing better than a dream is when it becomes reality. Now, do yourself a favor and buy a copy today. It's a great read. Again, it's the Team by Paul Babcock and he's one of us. He calls Growth Instigators Hotline nearly every day and leaves golden leadership thoughts and book recommendations. Thank you, paul, for making us all better.

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So many of us stop at the dream we love to imagine to plan to wipe out ourselves to death. But dreams aren't the point. Reality is. Taking the journey to the dream is the point and the best part. You get to build it.

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What moves a dream into the realm of reality? I can think of a couple. Things like consistency, courage, sacrifice and starting when it's not perfect and showing up time and time again when it's not easy. I've watched people take what seemed like the smallest spark of an idea and fan it into something powerful the coaching practice that started in a coffee shop conversation, the nonprofit that began in a journal, the movie that was hammered out one episode at a time, one line at a time, the family that felt that goal was impossible until it wasn't the 1993 NAIA World Series. And the dream to give coach Gordy Gillespie a win. And it's never just about the dream itself, it's about who you become while chasing it. That's the magic, that's the reward.

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So today, if there's a dream in you, something honest, something bold, something still on the shelf, don't just hold it. Move towards it, even if it's a tiny step. Especially if it's a tiny step. You owe your dream the chance to become real. You owe yourself the tenacity it will take to tackle that giant. Thank you for calling Growth Instigators Hotline. I'd love to hear from you. Leave a message after the beep or send an email to Aaron at growthinstigatorscom and let me know what's one dream you've seen come to life and what did it take to make it real. And if you or your team have a vision but don't know how to get it moving. This is what I do. I help leaders that are stuck. Visit growthinstigatorscom and let's jump on a quick 15-minute call and, as always, keep instigating growth in all you do.