Are You a Dreamer or a Doer?
by Maggie Kersey
The essentials of success are easily defined. They include self-awareness, well-defined
dreams, and a goal-setting strategy. Fulfilling your dreams is as simple as visualizing
them and taking action. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get what you really
want...
Know How to A.C.T.! Trying to stack up what you want against what you have can
leave your mind spinning like a pinwheel! The solution:
A = Accept Present Reality! Complaining because “life’s not fair” may feel good
when you’re down, but negativity can keep you stuck. Accept that you are where you
are, and don’t dwell on the downers. If you find yourself feeling defeated, try this instant
upper: List all the good things in your life –– with a grateful attitude! A good-life log
lifts you out of the “poor me” mind-set and gives you confidence to go on to the next
step.
C = Choose What You Really Want! Success isn’t only getting what you want; it’s
also wanting what you get. Pursue your own dreams, not someone else’s. Aiming for an
object because it’s “in” sets you up for failure.
T = Take Action! “Action” doesn’t have to be a major effort. Set sensible goals and
move ahead step by step. The real key is sticking with it!
Self-Intelligence Quiz
To figure out what you want, you must figure out who you are! This quiz has no right or
wrong answers. It’s designed only to help you wisely size yourself up. Write as much as
you like and save your answers for future study!
Activity Assessment
1. What activities do you enjoy most? Why?
2. What activities have given you the greatest pleasure and sense of accomplishment?
Why?
3. What activities have you become involved in that you wish you hadn’t? Why?
4. What activities have you missed out on that you wish you’d participated in? Why?
Academic Evaluation
1. Which subjects interest you the most? Why?
2. Which subjects interest you the least? Why?
3. Do you think you work up to your ability in school? Why or why not?
Comfort Zones
1. Do you enjoy new encounters and new people? (Begin your response with “I enjoy
them if...”)
2. Which is your preferred tactic for making changes in your life?
a) stay with the tried and true
PROTEAM DREAMQUEST CURRICULUM
7-9