Hold on to your DreamsPosted by Nick Niesen on October 26th, 2010 How many times have you abandoned an idea, project or dream Relinquishing your dreams All too frequently we allow others to dictate what is good, Consider that: Hollywood before 20th Century Fox finally produced it. It went on to be one of the largest-grossing movies in film history. his father and told he had no brains. He grew up an unhappy loner. He floated in and out of schools. An advisor at Drexel University told him that based on his aptitude tests he should pursue a career as an elevator repair person. It's not a bad profession but it's certainly not where "Rocky" ended up! his hair. He didn't speak until he was four, and didn't read until he was seven. One observer noted, "He could be mentally retarded". football knowledge. Lacks motivation. . . playing his own compositions instead of improving his technique. His teacher proclaimed him hopeless as a composer. for lack of ideas. He also went bankrupt several times before he created Disneyland. succeeded. encouraged to find work as a servant or seamstress. She would certainly never be a writer. told modeling hopeful Norma Jean Baker (Marilyn Monroe), "You'd better learn secretarial work, or else get married." It Takes Courage So what are your ideas? Your thoughts? Your dreams? Your It doesn?t matter if anyone supports what you want to do. Like it? Share it! More by this author |