Author: markhinaman

I developed a mantra over the past 12 months which helps me define why I work, focus, and play.  Some may have seen me tag it in Instagram posts or elsewhere on the web, but I thought it might be helpful if I added color about the positive feedback loop I’ve experienced by using it.

Dream.

Dream your life.  Dream about everything it could be. Envision yourself as the person you saw when you were a child.  Reconcile who that person is now.  Perceive who you want to be as an adult, as a parent, as a partner, as a professional, and as a friend.  You have the power to change what you do in life, who you are, how you think, what you eat, where you live, how you treat people, and how you mold and change the world around you.  Imagine the kind of person you want to be – and then start the chase.

Chase.

Chase your dreams. Nothing in the world comes to fruition in the absence of action.  This is a fundamental law rooted in physics. The more effort you put in, the more probable your dreams will come true; however, one must be strategic about the path they choose to run.  Prey is rarely caught by taking the longer route, and you’ll reach your goals fastest if you strategically practice with a purpose.  Run hard, run fast, and always, always run in the correct direction.

Live.

Live the chase. Once you’re on your path, embrace it.  Running through your career, your hobbies, and your relationships should be as exhilarating as riding or running down a mountain.  You’ll build velocity and momentum as you accelerate, and the thrills experienced as you balance averting disaster with surges of adrenaline will keep you motivated. Laugh with your friends when you encounter an obstacle, encourage your colleagues to stay on or discover their perfect path, and consciously choose to view every problem as an opportunity instead of a predicament. Most importantly, celebrate the people you love, and they will make your dreams reality.