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Why Most People’s Dreams Will Never Become a Reality (and How to Be an Exception)
Most people have the same dream, very few people make it a reality.
For example, if you were to ask almost anyone what they want to achieve with their time on this planet, the answer will probably be something like this:
“I want to be happy, explore the world, have a great family and work a job I enjoy.”
The question then is, Why is everyone not living this life?
And let me explain:
Uncertainty Will Keep Most People from Ever Living the Life They Really Want
“We are kept from our goal not by obstacles but a clearer path to a lesser goal.” -Robert Brault
According to some psychologists, uncertainty is the foundation of all fears. Your brain really wants your life to be stable. It wants things to be predictable and straightforward.
However, living a comfortable and predictable life is not where your dreams happen. Wrote Michael Ellsberg,
“If there wasn’t risk involved, and the fear that accompanies that risk, we wouldn’t be dreaming about it…
