words of encouragement

This is some inspiration from Dr. Elliot McGucken of the Artistic Entrepreneurship and Technology class (see link on sidebar).
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You can do anything.

But you have to do something.

Many of you are not quite sure how to take that first step.

That's OK.

But you still have to take it.

For as soon as you take that step, the scenery will change.

You might see that your entrepreneurial vision or dream was an illusion.

That's OK--another dream will replace it--we were born to dream.

You might see a new obstacle.

That's OK--you need to see that obstacle, so you can devise a way around it.

And you might see some obstacle disappear--you might see a brand new path towards your venture. A better path.

Or you might see a higher peak up there--a better dream.

You might see a closer peak--something more easily reached.

But you've got to take that first step.

You're climbing a mountain.

You won't always see the peak as you walk on.

You'll be watching your step.

The devil is in the details.

You'll be staring at computer screens for hours, just trying to get your home page set up right.

You'll be in the studio for days for a three minute song and a three minute video. You'll be exhausted and feel like it just might never happen. You will be reminded of Hamlet's words, "How all occaisons do inform against me."

But there will be moments of brilliance--moments of sunshine and breathtaking scenery--a newfound beauty in the most simple things.

A sunrise after a long night working, or a sunset as you leave to go on home.

Those are the moments you will earn, and they will mean so much more because of all the hard, grueling work.

Think about how good water tastes on those hottest of days.

Hard work brings the world to life--you will find your deeper spirit within it.

There will be clouds and rain.

There will be trees and rocks obstructing the view.

But your dream will stay alive in your heart.

Without it, you will loose your way.

But with it, no obstacle is too big--you will find a way to that far away day.

But you gotta take that first step.

And that next step.

The beautiful view is at the end.

But the beautiful journey--the far greater beauty I have always thought--is always with you, every step of the way, with every ticking second.

Those seconds go by and are gone forever. So take that first step.

Take that next step.

With each passing second.

And keep walking towards something.

And always remember.

We become our dreams.

So dream your dreams 'cause ain't nobody else can do it for you.

And then rock those dreams with each passing second.