How To Fund Your Dreams

As much as money affords opportunity, I believe that you can turn the money you have right now and get started creating your own opportunity. Dreaming and pursuing those dreams shouldn’t be reserved just for the wealthy. You’re not rich? That’s okay. I wasn’t either when I decided to open my own financial business. You just need to be practical and smart with where you invest your time and how you save, spend and invest your money.

Think back to your childhood and teenaged years, and think about the things you did with no prodding from mom and dad. Like the dance classes you couldn’t miss or the instrument you played all through middle school, high school and college. As we get older, we look back on the things we did in the past as child’s play. Maybe, however, they’re more than that. Your dreams now may be rooted in the hobbies you had when you were younger; the key is to look for what used to make you giggle.

Take some time to explore where those big ideas are coming from. I’m not saying to put those ballet toe shoes back on, but there are many ways you can get involved with that industry and be around what you love daily. Be open-minded and follow your pursuits to wherever they may take you, then watch as your personal judgement begin to rise. Let it come up, then release it. This allows you to move forward and not repeat the patterns that have kept you stuck for years.

No matter how small and seemingly insignificant, taking a risk is pretty scary. Pursuing your dream – even if it’s as “safe” as can be – can be incredibly intimidating. You know what you want to happen, but you have no idea if chaos will ensue along the way to success. Trust that when you follow your personal intuition, all will fall into perfect alignment.

Being financially stable while making these types of moves is rubbish. Clear up your past, while living in your current reality today and create that dream for your future, simultaneously.

You know the saying “You’re never going to be financially ready to have a child. Just do it and it’ll all work out.” Well, your dreams are the same. If you keep getting ready to have enough savings before you move forward, you’ll never do it. There’s no time like the present.

And the best way to make sure your past and present stay in line? Automation. Technology today makes it possible to stay on top of our finances with very little manual upkeep. Spread out all your monthly bills and income – this is a great exercise on its own – and research your payment options. Most banks will allow you to transfer money directly from your check to the necessary source.

Taking responsibly of your dreams also means doing the same with your financials. Create a situation that both allows you to build wealth while also building your dreams. You already know what excites you. Now, take action. Start with something small like $10 a month into your “dream bucket” and watch the shift begin. Happy living!