This is not the only person I have worked with who was not pursuing their dream because working to accomplish it would take a long time.
Are you holding yourself back because your dream would take a long to accomplish?
Often accomplishing a dream will take a long time. Working for a dream is worth the wait, no matter how long it might take.
Look at the story of Jacob. Jacob’s uncle had two daughters, Leah and Rachel. Jacob fell in love with Rachel and wanted to marry her. In those days, Jacob was expected to present his father-in-law with a dowry to compensate his father-in-laws family for the loss of the girl. Jacob was poor and had no money to offer. Jacob worked out an agreement. He agreed to work for his father-in-law 7 years, after which he would marry Rachel. 7 years passed and the day came that Jacob would be married. He thought he was marrying Rachel, but his father-in-law tricked him into marrying Leah. Imagine his shock and disappointment. His father-in-law told Jacob he could marry Rachel but not without working for him for another 7 years. SO in all, Jacob had to work for 14 years to marry the girl of his dreams.
People often wonder if working a long time for something they desire is worth it. The most important goals and desires are worth working for.
How did I respond to the client who told me about their dream to be a veterinarian? I first asked them if they planned to be alive for another 10 years. They said they thought my question was a bit odd, but they answered “Yes”. I told them in ten years they would look back on their life and either be sad for the dream they did not purse or happy because they would have realized their dream job. Which memory did they want?
That same question applies to you. Even though it may take many years, you can still reach for and accomplish your dreams.
