Believers : validation seekers

*note belief/believing is not used in religious context.

Having ideas and believing in them is the best thing ever. Problem is some of us never pass this stage. We groom our ideas and maybe tell a few people about them. Telling your family and friends is a good thing, they will give you the encouragement you need. The rest of the world however won’t give you validation just buy telling them. You need to execute your plans or mission. Validation gives you temporary pleasure which is really nothing. A few people saying your cool is really nice but it doesn’t take you a step closer to your dreams.

Waiting on miracles

During the believing stage obstacles such as procrastination and validation attack you the most. After You have realized that you have been dreaming for too long , you start to believe in your idea. You tell a few people which is good and you stay there comfortable with the validation you get. We are all guilty of this. The problem is not telling  people about your idea its getting comfort and resting after you have told them. They will not remind you to get up and continue with your plan. They will wait to see if you actually do what you say. They have their own missions to worry about. Don’t rely on certain things or individuals for your success. I have a lot of experience with this stage. My close friends and I always come up with great , feasible ideas but we sometimes never get past the believing stage and to start being Doers. A few ideas have actually come to life but we not were we want to be.  Personally I have slowly started being a Doer.  Commitment is what is really needed.  Don’t do it for validation but do it because it is your calling.

Move past it

Procrastination is the killer of dreams. “I will go to the gym next week, I will clean up tomorrow, I will study two days before the exam”. Chances are you NEVER do all these things. You create deadlines on your own terms and then fail to live up to them. Why leave it to the last minute. Laziness is procrastination’s apprentice . What you are doing at that particular moment that is greater than the task you avoiding? There is no miracle that will magically give your ideas life. The best part is actually the journey chasing it and failing along the way. If all your dreams suddenly came true then what? Exactly absolute misery and a boring life with nothing to look forward to.

The final stage Doers is coming soon