Chase Your Dreams

One thing that keeps me awake some nights is ambition.  Those particular nights I lay awake in bed, I'm constantly evaluating the present, reevaluating the past, and focusing on the future.  As a young 25 year old, I've accomplished a number of things I've set out to do.  In no particular order of chronology or importance, I've achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, played in a collegiate marching band (Georgia Southern University's Southern Pride Marching Band), joined a fraternity (Delta Chi), played in a band (Space Ghost) at notable venues like the 40 Watt in Athens and the Drunken Unicorn in Atlanta, started the Central Georgia Young Republicans political group, graduated with a B.B.A. in Management from Georgia College & State University, and became a Freemason.  Still, I can name plenty of goals I have yet to complete.

Some say there are two types of goals:  short and long term.  The aforementioned goals I've accomplished are all relatively short-term goals.  It's my belief that short-term goals are more easily achievable than long-term goals.  Though the list is much shorter than the short-term goals, this list is vastly more important.  It's the long-term goals that'll keep me up at night.

One day, I hope to begin a true career.  To some, this is unsettling, but the thought of being in the same profession for upwards of 30+ years doesn't frighten me at all.  Another goal is to be a family man.  To have a wife and children of my own is one of my biggest goals in life.  Now, I'm trying not be too personal here, but one of my biggest fears is spending my life alone.  Sure enough, this is a goal I can't achieve through my own determination, but it's one I feel is most important to accomplish.

The ambition is what drives us; it keeps us determined to strive for the goals we wish to achieve.  Ambition can be real problematic too.  There aren't many more depressing feelings than that of stagnation when you really hope to complete a new task or goal.  Sometimes, ambition will pull you out of bed at four in the morning to work on these goals--  If you think I'm kidding, check the entry time of the first post on this blog.

Along with myself, I'd like to charge all of you.  Chase your dreams, set attainable goals, and don't become discouraged when things seem all for naught.  Remember to keep tabs on your goals by setting short-term goals to help you accomplish the long-term ones.  All of this, coupled with a little faith, will help you see your dreams through.  After all, what do you have to lose?