WE MUST NURTURE OUR DREAMS

 I want to become a billionaire is a desire a certain university student had. Every person has dreams but many dreams die before they are implemented. Had Bill Gates given up on his dream we would not have Microsoft. Had Thomas Edison given up on his dream we would not have the electric bulb. Had the missionaries given up on setting up schools and hospitals, we would not have Mengo Hospital, Nsambya Hospital and so many others.

Robert Schuller wrote a book called Tough Times Never Last But Tough People Do. Dr.John Maxwell wrote a book called Failing Forward. Dr. Dennis Kimbro wrote a book called Think And Grow Rich : A Black Choice. In Think and Grow Rich, Dr. Kimbro cites many black Americans who grew from rags to riches. He cites an example of Oprah Winfrey who was born in an abusive family but had that dream in her that kept her moving. Today she is one of the wealthiest women in the world. Her story continues to inspire so many people to keep dreaming. What about Dr. Ben Carson who was raised by a single mother and always inspired him to read hard. The story of Dr. Ben Carson inspires on that no situation is too bleak to change. Ben Carson was always the last in class and this is highlighted in his book Think Big. His trajectory changed when his mother encouraged him to read hard. As a result he became one of the best in class and earned a scholarship to one of the best universities , Yale University. Ben Carson went on to become a neurosurgeon and is remembered for separating the Siamese twins(no a mean feat at all).

Never give up on your dream. Nelson Mandela a great African icon was imprisoned for 27 years but he never lost faith in his dream. He went on to become the president of South Africa. As you read this article know that dreaming is free of charge. Regardless of your circumstances dream. As long as you are still alive dream. Dreaming has the power to propel a person to the next level.

Uganda's population is largely young. Over 70% of the population is below 30 years. The question is what is the quality of the dreams that the youths have? How come there are increasing incidences of gambling and drug abuse at universities? How come many of the youths who graduate out of universities are frustrated for lack of jobs yet many have first class or second class upper degrees? How come most of the shop owners in Uganda's Central Business District of Kikubo do not have degrees? What is the missing link?

HOW TO NURTURE YOUR DREAM

1.Dream with God

2. Think long term

3.Meditate 

4.Write down your goals

5.Read inspirational books

6.Use the internet for inspiration

7. Travel for exposure

8.Associate with dreamers

9.Act on your dreams

10.Affirm your brilliance

11.Get a mentor or coach

Dreams are free. Dreaming is a free venture. Be kind to yourself and dream. The question is what is the quality of your dreams and do you believe in them?


Phillip Kiryowa

Personal Finance Coach(CPC)

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+256752615916 

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