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DREAM BIG
Marian Baltazar
Class of 1980, University of the Philippines College of Manila
AB Political Science
There is no person who does not really dream big, considering that life is too short. We cannot just sit back and
do nothing in life. Apparently, everyone wants to accomplish something that will make their life worth living. So
we all dream and try to reach our goal to be satisfied and contented. Therefore, we should not settle for
mediocrity because big things can happen to our life if only we have the courage and pursue our goal.
People do not just settle for something good but would always want the best that they could have in life. And
that is the reason why they go for what they believe in and press toward their goal. Believe me when I say that
we should always find the courage to reach for our goal. We all take a big risk in life but it is well worth the
chance to do so. Sad to say that some people have never even get started about having one.
Persistence and determination are surely one of the benchmarks of dreaming big and pursuing it. No matter
what the odds are against you, but if you are so intent on achieving your goal or dream, then it will certainly
happen. But not everybody follow their dreams. They easily get disappointed, whereas you shouldn’t be.
Subsequently, even if your dream hasn’t really transpired, you should always give it another try then.
There are indeed a lot of obstacles that can come along your way when trying to dream big. But it should not
actually keep you away from it. One of the biggest mistakes of people pursuing their dreams is thinking it
wouldn’t work. That is, they have not even tried without even getting started. As the saying goes, something
like “It is better to have tried and failed, than never to have tried at all.” Someday, when you try to look back
over the years that have gone by, you will surely regret why you did not even tried to realize your dream.
Oh yes, I would opt to try and fail than for me to leave things wondering what it might have been. Like for
instance during my younger years when I dreamt to become a lawyer and that is why I chose the field of
Political Science. I started fulfilling that dream no matter how difficult it maybe. Then, I fully realized that I
cannot make it. But even if it never happened, the consolation was, at least I have tried. Apparently, it gave me
a lot of advantages like my skills were enhanced, my talents were honed and it also broadened my horizons.
Our life is a journey and we all have our ups and downs in life. Pursuing our dreams may give us a lot of
challenge but we need to have that dedication to do so. Whatever you are trying to achieve, do not be afraid
and have qualms to dream big because all you have got to do is, GO for it!
Questions for discussion:
1.
How many of us have got such a big dream? Are you one of them? Why or why not?
2.
What have you always dreamt to be someday? Explain your answer.
3.
Have you experienced dreaming big and failed? How did it go?
4.
Have you achieved your goal far enough that you would give anything to pursue your dream? Why or why
not?
5.
What are the benchmarks of dreaming big and pursuing it?